Fuerteventura fishing guide

The Blue Marlin is one of the most celebrated fish species by sport fishing enthusiasts. These fish are strong, fast and are highly aggressive when fought. The Atlantic Blue Marlin that is found off the coast of Fuerteventura. These fish can grow as long as 5 m and can weigh over 800 kg. These Blue Marlins are fast swimmers who can reach speeds of 80 kph easily. These fish are very sought after in the realm of sport fishing as they can fight fiercely when hooked and also because they can reach gigantic sizes.

When and where to find a Blue Marlin in Fuerteventura:

The Marlin season in Fuerteventura begins in June and extends till the mid of November. This is the time when mackerel, tuna and bonito are found in abundance in these waters. These being the favorite meals of the Atlantic Blue Marlin, the Marlins are also found in abundance during this period.

How to catch a Blue Marlin in Fuerteventura:

The fishing technique of trolling is the best to reel in a Blue Marlin since these fish are fast swimmers. The live and dead baits are used to attract Marlins. Artificial lures that splash and leave bubble trails are also a good bet with the Blue Marlins.

The Bluefin tuna is another great fish that anglers all over the world go gaga over. These fish are strong, fast and very powerful. Nothing can match up to this fish’s stamina, they will fight for hours and hours before you can get them near the boat and land them. This is one of the reasons why sport fishing anglers highly prize the Bluefin tuna. The Atlantic Bluefin can easily rival the Blue Marlin in terms of size and weight as these fish also grow huge and can easily weigh over 450 kg on an average.

When and where to find Bluefin Tuna in Fuerteventura:

The Big game fishing season begins in Fuerteventura by early April and lasts till late November. This is also the time when Bluefin Tuna are also found in these waters.

How to land a Bluefin tuna in Fuerteventura:

Trolling with live and dead baits like mackerel, mullet, squid etc. Artificial lures and jigs are also used in Bluefin Tuna fishing.

The Swordfish is a legendary fish when it comes to big game fishing. Landing a Swordfish is considered the biggest feat in this sport. The elusiveness, strength, speed and the not schooling nature all lead to the Swordfish being referred to as the holy grail of sport fishing. These fish are characterised by their elongated upper jaw that is called the bill. The bill of the Swordfish is considerably longer and broader than the bills of other billfish. These fish are capable of powerful leaps from the water and are very powerful fighters.

When and Where to catch a Swordfish from Fuerteventura:

The Swordfish prefer warm waters and hence they are found in the waters around Fuerteventura during the summer months. They are mostly found off the west coast of the Fuerteventura islands.

How to land a Swordfish: 

Since the Swordfish tend to stay in the deep waters during the daytime most anglers prefer to go Swordfishing during the night. And the best method to hook in a Sword if by drifting. You might have to present the bait several times to the Swordfish before the fish would get lured into it, this is because the Swordfish is a shy species that easily gets intimidated by boats and other approaching vessels.

The Wahoo is sometimes referred to as the torpedo fish. They are built with an elongated streamlined body that allows them to reach great speeds as fast as 80 kph in water. The high agility and fighting nature of the Wahoo along with a high quality flesh had made this fish a prized game fish. These fish are characterised with irregular vertical blue bars on their silvery hued body and razor sharp teeth. The sharp teeth of the Wahoo has often caused concerns to sport fishing anglers as they can damage the line easily.

Sport fishing anglers with experience in Wahoo fishing will tell you that once a Wahoo gets hooked it is very evident because they will give out a quick run as soon as they feel the hook. And these first runs are very fast that it will reel out many meters of line in seconds. These powerful fish can grow to over 2.5 m and can weigh beyond 85 kg. The size and aggressiveness are some of the foremost factors that has made the Wahoo a sought after game fish around the world and in Fuerteventura.

When and Where to catch a Wahoo in Fuerteventura:

The Wahoo can be found in Fuerteventura all through the big game fishing season that spans from April to November. During this period you will be able to reel in Wahoo of considerable sizes from these waters. Only thing that you should keep in mind is that you ride with an experienced angler who will be able to guide you to the exact spots where these fish can be located.

How to reel in a Wahoo:

Since these are fast moving fish the most effective way to attract and lure them would be by trolling. You can use whole, rigged or strip baits as the Wahoo will be attracted to any of these.

The Bluefish is another game fish that is abundantly found in the Atlantic waters around Fuerteventura. Their appearance often confuses them with the greater Amberjack, however they are easily distinguished by the lack of interspace in their dorsal fins. These fish are voracious and are known to slash through schools of bait fish even after it has finished feeding on them. This aggressive nature of the Bluefish has also known to have caused injuries to fishermen and some unfortunate swimmers as well. This aggressive nature of the Bluefish has made them one of the most fished species in Fuerteventura and around the Canary Islands.

When and where to fish for Bluefish in Fuerteventura:

Though the Bluefish are found all through the year here in these waters the best season to catch would be anytime between July to February and you will see a peak in their season during the end of the year.

How to reel in a Bluefish:

The Bluefish can be caught using various methods including trolling, casting, jigging and chumming. When trolling light tackle is used with live or dead baits and also artificial baits like feathers and but plugs.