Sailfish fishing

Sailfish (Istiophorus) are one the most wanted fish in the sport fishing world. This magnificent fighter usually feeds during day time on fish, octopuses and squids. Sailfish are mainly caught trolling with artificial lures or with dead bait (bonito, mackerel...) and also fly fishing!

Known for their characteristic high dorsal fins, they inhabit tropical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic, the Pacific and the Indian ocean. Sailfish are found offshore and over deeper reefs. They generally stay near the surface of the water, where temperatures are warmer and migrate following warmer water currents.

Often described as the fastest fish in the sea, sailfish can weigh up to 90 kg (200 pounds) and grow up to 3 m (9.7 ft) in length.

Sailfish fishing

Top Sailfish Fishing destinations

Sailfish inhabit tropical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic, the Pacific and the Indian ocean. Popular sailfishing spots include Florida, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Senegal and Australia for example.

Sailfish are found offshore and over deeper reefs. They generally stay near the surface searching for warmer water.

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Best Sailfish Fishing Charters

MV MAMBO

La Paz, Baja California Sur (MX)

55,00 ft 55,00 ft 10
From $4375
Deposit non-refundable

Gamefisher II Quepos

Quepos, Costa Rica (C.R.)

31,00 ft 31,00 ft 4
From $950
Deposit non-refundable

Pescadora I at Marina El Cid

Puerto Morelos, Riviera Maya (MX)

29,00 ft 29,00 ft 4
From $735
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

Hammer at Marina El Cid

Puerto Morelos, Riviera Maya (MX)

35,00 ft 35,00 ft 8
From $950
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

Worldcat 280 CCX

Panama City, Panama ()

28,00 ft 28,00 ft 8
From $1100
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

Keen-M

Isla Mujeres, Riviera Maya (MX)

41,00 ft 41,00 ft 6
From $1000
Deposit non-refundable

Nguru

Zanzibar, Zanzibar ()

40,00 ft 40,00 ft 10
From $2200
Deposit non-refundable

Valkyrie Maldives Charters

Maldives, Maldives ()

26,84 ft 26,84 ft 4
From $450
Deposit non-refundable

LIFE IS GOOD II

Pwani Mchangani, Zanzibar ()

19,00 ft 19,00 ft 10
From $420
Deposit non-refundable