Fujairah fishing guide

Fujairah is the seventh emirate lined by the Gulf of Oman on its coast and with scenic mountains that extend into the sea. This ocean port that is on the North West end of the Indian Ocean has more fierce waters than that of the Arabian Gulf. These beautiful waters that are untouched fishing grounds are complemented with fish like the Yellowfin Tuna, Dorado, Sailfish, Marlin and many more. If you are a fishing fanatic, and want to plunder the rare beauties of the Fujairah waters then we will do all that is needed to relish your fishing experience in Fujairah.

The City

Fujairah is the youngest emirate of the UAE that has an economy based on farming and fishing. Since this picturesque emirate is far from the bustling crowds of the city one can unwind oneself and indulge in the beauty of this exquisite place. Man-made resorts add to the comfort and entertainment aspect. Travelling around Fujairah is made comfortable and easy by the taxis that operate day and night.

Weather and Fishing

This beautiful emirate is the fifth largest of the seven emirates and it boasts to get the highest average rainfall of UAE. With a warm seasonal weather all through the year the months of October to March are considered cooler than the rest. Fishing in Fujairah can be done all year through unlike Dubai. However, summer night-fishing will prove more viable in case of fish like the Yellowfin Tuna.

How to go Fishing in Fujairah

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The charter fishing boats in Fujairah either leave from the Fujairah International Marine Club or the Fujairah Rotana Resort and Spa Al Aqah Beach. So, once your booking is complete you can head to either of these departure locations after confirming with your charter boat Captain and enjoy a day of fishing in the Fujairah waters.

These hard fighting, spectacularly coloured and delicious fish are one of the most popular gamefish around the world. Their aggressive strikes and long runs make them a favourite sport fish. Also known as the Mahi-Mahi, these fish can grow up to a weight of 40 kg and are found in tropical, subtropical and temperate waters at depths ranging from 37 to 85 meters.

When to fish for Dorado in Fujairah?

In Fujairah, you will find the Dorado almost throughout the year however, they are found in abundance through May to September.

Where to find Dorado in Fujairah?

These dazzlingly coloured Dorados are found in the open sea from 37 meters of depth. Mahi-mahi as they are commonly named are known to assemble around floating debris, seaweed lines and buoys.

How to catch a Dorado in Fujairah?

Trolling is the best way to catch a Dorado however, once a school of Dorado are spotted, fly-casting using bait and switch technique can also be fruitful. Live bait, dead bait, artificial lures, jigs and spoons can also be used to catch the Dorado.

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Also known as the billfish due to the elongated bill, these bluish gray coloured fish are characterised by a sail like erectile dorsal fin. They can grow to a whopping 3 m that can weigh up to 90 kg and even more at times. These agile sailfish are found in the warmer tropical waters; their swiftness and incredible jumps will get your adrenaline pumping.

When is the Sailfish season in Fujairah?

Sailfish can be spotted all year round in the Fujairah waters.

Where can you find Sailfish in Fujairah?

The sailfish prefer to settle by the warmer surface waters nonetheless they hover close to the coral reefs and freshwater runoffs.

How to fish for Sailfish?

Trolling with artificial lures and dead and live trolling baits can be used to catch a sailfish.

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The Amberjack is a deep water fish that sometimes surface but are most commonly found over the reef and near the bottom of the ocean. Found in the warmer tropical and temperate waters these olive coloured jacks have an amber tinted strip running horizontally on their bodies.

When to fish for Amberjack in Fujairah?

Like the Sailfish, Amberjacks are also fished all through the year in Fujairah.

Where can Amberjack be found in Fujairah?

In open waters the Amberjacks are found lurking near the surface but otherwise they are seen near offshore buoys, wrecks and reefs.

How can Amberjack be caught?

Trolling is found to be the best way to get a hold of an Amberjack. Lures, live baiting, jig or strip baits, plugs and spoons can also be very useful in catching these deep sea divers.

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Yellowfin Tuna that is found in the temperate tropical and subtropical waters can grow up to a monstrous 180 kg. This makes them all the more favourite as a sport fish as they are strong and they pull hard. These fish have a glistening dark metallic blue colour all over their body that changes to a silver colour and they get their name from the brightly yellow colour dorsal and anal fins.

When can Yellowfin Tuna be found in Fujairah ?

Fish are abundant in Fujairah. The Yellowfin Tuna can be sighted during any month of the year. But if you are looking for a Dorado frenzy then you will have to fish during the months of May to September where the months of July and August are considered the best for Dorado fishing.

Where to fish for Yellowfin in Fujairah?

The Yellowfin Tuna are found at a range of 100 meters of ocean that constitute the mixed surface layer.

How can a Yellowfin Tuna be caught?

Baits and lures are the best techniques to land a Yellowfin Tuna. The topwater techniques are quite useful as these Tuna often feed at the surface. Cedar plugs, plastic skirted trolling lures and tuna feathers can be used while trolling for tunas. Anchovies and sardines work well as live baits in the absence of which chumming can also be undertaken.

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The Marlin is a stunningly cobalt blue coloured fish on the top and silvery white at the bottom. These beauties are found in the warm waters of tropical and subtropical oceans. A spear shaped upper jaw and a distinct dorsal fin make it one of the most distinguishable fish found in the Indian Ocean. This billfish can grow to become a gigantic 14 m in length and over 900 kg in weight.

When is Marlin found in Fujairah?

Blue, Black or Striped, you will get to catch a glimpse of all the three species of Marlin here in Fujairah. Though lucky anglers have been able to spot them in all round the year, the best months are from March to November within which June to September is considered the optimum time to fish the waters for Marlin.

Where to fish for Marlin in Fujairah?

Seen in the open ocean the Marlin can be found feeding near the rugged bottom. They tend to avoid the inshore waters and swim along the continental shelf for nutrient rich upwellings.

How can you catch a Marlin in Fujairah?

The super strong and very agile Marlin inspires to be one of the most sought after fish in sport fishing. Slow trolling with large live or dead skipping baits is the best method to hook and land a Marlin. Even fast trolling with rubber skirted marlin lures can be successful.