Aura Marina
Puerto Calero, Lanzarote (ES)
Many people consider Lanzarote to be the best fishing area of the Canary Islands. In contrast to the other Canary Islands, fishing in Lanzarote is characterized by its...
Read more..Many people consider Lanzarote to be the best fishing area of the Canary Islands. In contrast to the other Canary Islands, fishing in Lanzarote is characterized by its unique and peculiar marine geography, a result of the island emerging from the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean by emissions of lava millions of years ago.
Lanzarote fishing is good all year round, being February, March & April the best months for giant bluefin tuna; whearas September, October & November are high season for pelagic species such as blue marlin, white marlin, dorado, albacore etc. Bottom fishing, jigging, inshore trolling can be done all year round targeting dentex, amberjack, barracuda, bonito and many other smaller bottom fish. ... and don't forget the national park of La Graciosa in the north: only a few boats can access this paradise for sport fishing lovers! La Graciosa is great for slow jigging, dead bait fishing, spinning. And always catch & release!
Leuke vis dag gehad. So
Samen met mijn zoon van 13 en het vrouwtje. Veel gevangen en goed verzorgd.
Karl Lenssen
Die Tour war zwar nicht sonderlich erfolgreich, aber das ist eben so beim Angeln. Kapitän und die Crew haben sich bemüht die in der Gegend eigentlich fängigen Plätze abzufahren. Da ich das Fischradar auch im Auge hatte bleibt nur zu sagen leider heute kein bzw. wenig Fisch vorhanden. Dafür kann aber die Crew nichts! Durch die dadurch gegebene Zeit zum Reden habe ich gerade für das Angeln auf den Kanaren (obwohl ich schon mehrfach dort sowohl vom Ufer als auch vom Boot geangelt haben) noch einiges gelernt. Das Angeln war gemischt aus Trolling und Jigging. Ich habe hier den Stern nur auf Grund des geringen Fangs abgezogen.
Alexander Krämer
We catch nice Tuna's , grouper and baracuda.
Great trip and a good captain Pincho.
Nick van Dongen
There are large numbers of sedentary species, but this area experiences a lot of transit by many migratory fish stocks. Whether you practice spinning, jigging, coastal trolling, night fishing, bottom fishing or deep sea fishing, the fishing possibilities offered off the coasts of Lanzarote are enormous ... and so are the chances of catching the fish of your life, too.
Here, the rocky seabed with its sandy zones is a real treat for fans of jigging. Wherever you go, you'll find lots of drop offs, rocks and wrecks; an oasis for jigging fanatics.
Throughout the season you can practice jigging and can catch bonitos, sierras (the Canarian name for Atlantic Bonito), groupers and wahoos. To go jigging in Lanzarote, you’ll need a good charter fishing boat and a good guide who knows the area and its secrets.
Don't forget the exclusive the national park of La Graciosa in the north: only a few boats can access this paradise for sport fishing lovers! La Graciosa is great for slow jigging, dead bait fishing, spinning. And always catch & release! Fishing trips in La Graciosa can produce large amberjack, dentex, grouper, wahoo and many other rock fish.
You can enjoy unforgettable fishing in Lanzarote with light trolling using teams of 20 to 30 pounds and small lures. Depending on the season, it is possible to find different species such as sierra, red snapper, wahoo, bonito and sea-pike.
The Blue Marlin (the king of deep sea fishing), white marlin, dorado (dolphinfish) and different types of tropical tunas visit the waters of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura from June to late October. Bluefin tuna approach the islands in autumn and winter. Here, you can also catch the hammerhead shark by fishing with natural bait.
Yes, fishing can be good in Lanzarote, as the island is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, Lanzarote is known for its diverse and rich marine life. Some popular fishing spots in Lanzarote include Playa Blanca, Puerto del Carmen, and Costa Teguise. Depending on the season, you can catch a variety of pelagic fish species, including tuna (bluefin, albacore, bigeye, yellowfin, skipjack...), wahoo, dorado, marlin, and more. Year round there's pink dentex, grouper, amberjack, snapper and red scorpion fish.
The Blue Marlin (Makaira nigricans) is probably the most wanted fish in the sport fishing world. The magnificent fighter usually feeds during day time on fish, octopuses and squids. Blue Marlin is mainly caught trolling with artificial lures or with dead bait (bonito, mackerel...).
Mahi Mahi (Coryphaena hippurus) are also commonly referred to as dorado, dolphin or dolphinfish. They are recognizable by their bluntly shaped heads, long dorsal fin and their bright colouring, dark blue and green on their dorsal side and yellow on their sides and underside.
Yellowfin tuna grow fast, up to 400 pounds (180kg) in about a 7-year lifespan, and they range in length from 59 inches to 88 inches long. They’re known for their torpedo shape, with a pointed nose and a sickle-shaped tail, and have dark blue backs with yellow sides (thus their name) with a silver underside.
Wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri), also known as Ono (meaning “delicious” in Hawaiian), are found in many subtropical and tropical waters. They’re identifiable by their blue-green upper body which shifts into silver towards their belly. They also have blue vertical striping along their sides. These predators are torpedo-shaped and have long and largemouths with teeth.
The Amberjack species are a game fish that are found both in the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. Jigging and live bait fishing are the best techniques to target these magnificent fighters. Greater Amberjack can weigh up to 170 lb (80 kg).
Autumn and winter: Anchored or drifting, the best technique for fishing in Lanzarote during the autumn and winter is bottom fishing. With natural bait you can catch all kinds of rockfish, big stripe and sierra. With live bait (mackerel, choco or squid, for example) you can fish for amberjack or pink dentex.
During winter and early spring, migrating bluefin tuna, big eye tuna and albacore visit the area. They are caught trolling larger lures & artificials or natural dead bait. You can also fish tuna chumming sardines and mackerel drifting.
Spring and summer: In the summer, mackerel, sardine, "lacha" (the favourite food of wahoo), albacore, bonitos, white marlin and above all, the blue marlin can be found. The billfish visit the island from early July to November, but the best months for fishing in Lanzarote are the months of September, October & early November. This time of year most boats fish trolling with big game fishing tackle (80lb or 120lb).
Blue marlin are caught trolling lures offshore, between June and November. Many fishermen say that in Lanzarote, the blue marlin actually starts when you reach the 500m isobath. This doesn't mean they can't be found closer to the coast since it would not be the first time that a Marlin attacking the bait just when we are walking out the port in just 70m.
The best time for fishing blue marlin in Lanzarote is from June to November.
White marlin usually move in small groups in waters more than 100m deep. The white marlin feeds on all kinds of fish, cephalopods and crustaceans. The best time for fishing white marlin in Lanzarote is from July to November, just like the blue marlin.
From November to January the big amberjacks (30-50 kg), or medregal as they are called in the Canary Islands, relieve the "picudos" at the top of the food pyramid. Lanzarote fishing with live bait requires a fisherman who knows this technique to perfection. You can fish to the drift or by trolling. Fishing medregal in Lanzarote is also one of the most desired activities for practicing jigging.
Big eye tuna can be fished with artificial lures and sometimes with natural bait. The peak season for tuna in Lanzarote usually is February, March, April and May.
The grouper is found in rocky areas where it is well camouflaged by its brown and white spots. The best way to catch the grouper is using natural bait (squid, mackerel or choco for example) to the drift or by trolling. It can also be fished with jigging. Once it is caught, it is important to try to "raise it" from the seabed, because if he has the slightest possibility, he will escape into a hole where it is virtually impossible to get to him.
Apart from fishing in Lanzarote you can also go cycling, kite surfing, mountain biking, wine tasting experience, snorkelling & diving, sailing, hiking and much much more.
Enjoy the local food in the hundreds of bars & restaurants in Costa Teguise, Playa Blanca, Puerto Rubicion, Puerto Calero and Orzola. Visit the islands of La Graziosa and Alegranza.
A fishing license is required to fish from the shore or in a boat. The fishing charters normally have the fishing license included in the price, so you don't need to buy one if you're chartering a boat.
Yes, a fishing license is required to fish in Lanzarote. Fishing without a license can result in fines and penalties. The license can be obtained from the local authorities, such as the Cabildo de Lanzarote or in the local tackle shop. You can buy one on-line on the official website of the Gobierno de Canarias.
Depending on the charter fishing boat and on the duration of your fishing tour, you’ll pay more or less for the tour. The price for a shared half day trip in Lanzarote is 85€ per person, usually these trips are from 09 am to 1 pm. A half day 4-hour private charter costs €450 in Orzola, while an 8 hour private trip will cost you €1000.
The price usually includes the captain, fishing tackle, fuel, bait & lures, drinks and licenses. Most charters also include a small sandwich; feel free to bring extra food if you want.
Some fishing charters also offer (free) pick-up and transportation from and to the hotel. The transportation service is only for hotels and B&B relatively close to the port.
Once you’ve made a booking, the captain will contact you to arrange the meeting point and the departure time. Also, we recommend you contact the captain a couple of days before the tour to confirm the weather forecast.
Avg Capacity: | 8 people |
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Popular fishing techniques: | Jigging, Bottom Fishing, Tuna fishing |
Average price: | $0 per day |
Low season price: | $609 per day |
High season price: | $1699 per day |
Included: | Fishing tackle, Fishing License, Bait & lures |