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

Keen-M

4 41,00 ft

Isla Mujeres, Riviera Maya (MX)

From $750
Deposit non-refundable

Trevally Fish Fighters

6 27,00 ft

Baa Atoll, Maldives (MDV)

From $400
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

Pacific Dream Fishing

3 23,00 ft

Quepos, Costa Rica (C.R.)

From $649
Deposit non-refundable

Ana

4 27,89 ft

Ngor, (SE)

From $380
Deposit non-refundable

Sampei

2 17,00 ft

Boavista, Cape Verde (CV)

From $422
Deposit non-refundable

Isabella

6 29,00 ft

Cancun, Riviera Maya (MX)

From $350
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice

Lilly-M

4 36,00 ft

Isla Mujeres, Riviera Maya (MX)

From $500
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice

Arabian Craft

5 31,00 ft

Kizimkazi Port, Zanzibar (TZ)

From $800
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

Escualo V

4 19,69 ft

Mazatlan, Mexico (MX)

From $325
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice