Its geographical location, subtropical climate, ocean current and abundant marine life make Fuerteventura a great spot for fishing. There are a large number of sedentary species that are fished throughout the year such as grouper, bonito, bluefish and amberjack and it is also an area of water that many migrating fish to pass through.
Whether you practice spinning, jigging, coastal trolling, bottom fishing or something more standard, the fishing possibilities in Fuerteventura are immense.
Jigging in Fuerteventura
In Fuerteventura, the rocky seabed and sandy areas are a real treat for fans of jigging. Wherever you go there are a number of areas with rocks and wrecks that are an oasis as they attract large numbers of fish, making Fuerteventura a perfect place to practice jigging. Throughout the season, you can practice this vertical fishing and can catch Atlantic bonito, grouper, wahoo, amberjack and barracudas. For the best experience, it’s advised to have a good fishing chart and guide to show you the area. Whilst using the jigging technique in Fuerteventura, it’s important to know the tides and currents, the best place to drop the jig, the best time of day and the best kind of jig to use. If not, the chances of catching something become reduced.
Light Tackle Trolling in Fuerteventura
Trolling for fish of 20-30lb can be done with small lures whilst fishing in Fuerteventura. Depending on the season, different species can be caught including Red snapper, wahoo, Atlantic bonito, barracuda, amberjack, bluefish, albacore, tuna, gilthead seabream and bluefish.
Deep sea fishing in Fuerteventura
Fuerteventura is ideal for fishing at a short distance, as there are significant depths of water very close to the coastline. As you leave the port, you can begin to fish for blue marlin and dolphinfish which visit the waters of Fuerteventura from June to late October. Towards the end of the year, the bluefin tuna come to the waters of Fuerteventura, making the best time to fish for them autumn and winter.
International Big Game fishing in Gran Tarjal
In September, there is an annual international fishing tournament at the port of Gran Tarjal. It’s the biggest tournament held in the Canary Islands and attracts anglers from all over the world. At this time of the year, the waters are filled with a large amount of boats.
Top species for sport fishing in Fuerteventura
Blue Marlin
Blue marlin are usually found swimming in small groups in waters that are from 500m deep. This does not mean that they don’t come close to the port, as they can often be seen just 70m outside of the harbour. The best time for fishing blue marlin in Fuerteventura is from July to November.
White Marlin
Typically, white marlin move in small groups or as several individuals in waters deeper than 100m. White marlin generally feed on fish such as cephalopods and crustaceans, and the best time for to fish for them is from July to November.
Wahoo
The wahoo can reach speeds of up to 95 km/h and is known as the fastest animal in the sea. The wahoo can be caught mostly by trolling with lures and can be caught all year round.
Big Eye Tuna
A born fighter that can endure a strong battle for several hours, the big eye tuna can be found in the Canary Islands and caught mainly by trolling with artificial lures and sometimes with natural bait. The best time to fish in Fuerteventura for this species is during the months of February, March and April.
Albacore
Similar to the rest of their family, albacore are great fighters that will test your strength. This fish moves with great speed, meaning that the best technique to catch them is trolling. Mounts with feathers and even octopus can work well too. The best time to fish in Fuerteventura for Albacore is during the months of February, March and April, although there are also some catches throughout the year.
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