Imperia fishing guide

Imperia is a Province on the north western coastal region of Italy known as Liguria. It is a great tourist destination and people from all over Italy and from around the globe visit Imperia during the summer months. Flowers and olives are the two things that Imperia is famous for. Since it is on the coasts of the Ligurian Sea, Imperia is also a great spot for sport fishing. When you wander off into the sea you will be able to spot and land a series of different gamefish that include White Marlin, Tuna, Greater Amberjack, Grouper, Dorado, Bluefish, Leerfish and many more. All you need to do is hire a charter boat with an experienced angler so that you can easily get to the right fishing spots and catch your targeted fish.

The Imperian Coast is called Riviera dei Fiori which in English means the Flower Riviera. The natural beauty here is such that you will find bays, coves and ports that end up in creeks, peaks and beautiful valleys.

Imperia is well connected to the other regions of Italy through state buses and hence is easily accessible from anywhere. Once in Imperia you can if you want to see around the city the best thing to do is set forth on foot and in a day’s time you will be able to cover all the popular attractions in Imperia.

The Weather:

With a warm Mediterranean Climate, Imperia has a very pleasant weather all through the year. The summer season is however more popular among visiting tourists. The temperatures in summer ranges from the lowest of 14 to the highest of 27 degree Celsius. The water temperatures also stay pleasant even during the winter months.

Fishing Season in Imperia.

The Ligurian Sea on the western coast of Italy has an abundant variety of gamefish. The summer months is the best time to go fishing in Imperia as this is the time you can land some of the most exquisite gamefish species.

The Bluefin Tuna is one of the largest, fastest and visually appealing fish in the sea. Their body is streamlined and shaped like a torpedo that allows them to over 70 kph. Anglers all over the world pursue this fish for their size, power and fighting abilities. They can grow as long as 6 feet in length and can weigh over 600 kg. It is a great task to reel in a Bluefin Tuna because these fish are very strong and they pull hard at the line that leave anglers with aching backs and muscles. Landing a Bluefin is considered a big achievement in the sportfishing realm.

Bluefin Fishing Season in Imperia:

The months spanning from May to September is considered to be the best time to fish for Bluefins in the Ligurian Sea off the Imperian coast.

Bluefin Fishing Techniques:

Chunking is a successful technique in landing a Bluefin. Once a good fishing spot is located the boat is anchored and chunks of fish are strewn into the sea, along with this stick baits and live baits that will be suspended in different depths. The fish that rises to the surface lured by the chunks get hooked to the hooks suspended in the baits and thus fish can be reeled in easily.

Trolling is another method that is adopted by sportfishing anglers. Squid, mullets and mackerels are some of the most commonly used baits.

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The White Marlin is the smallest billfish of the Marlin family. Sport fishermen pursue this fish for its strength, stamina and great fighting tactics. On the line, the fish can be aggressive as it will leap out of the water and dive right into it. They also engage in a display called tailwalking, all these characteristics of the White Marlin makes it more and more alluring to ardent fishing fans. This Marlin also grows to considerable sizes, an average fish caught will weigh anywhere close to 25 to 50 kg.

White Marlin Fishing Season in Imperia:

The White Marlin season in Imperia starts in late June and lasts till October. You can fish for these acrobatic Marlin in the Ligurian Sea with a  light tackle.

White Marlin Fishing Technique:

The White Marlin though smaller in size than the other Marlins is also caught using the method of trolling. These fish are fast moving predators and are attracted by moving baits, hence by using a live or dead bait or artificial lures over a light tackle and moving at a specified speed will help you hook and land a White Marlin.

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The largest of all the jacks, the Greater Amberjack has always amused fishing enthusiasts. The strength and stamina that these fish display on the line is something that fishermen admire about these fish. These fish are very fast and they strike the baits with lightning speed. Once hooked they put up fierce fights before you can reel them into the boat. Another attractive characteristic of the Greater Amberjack is that they can grow to huge sizes. A fully grown Greater Amberjack can weigh as heavy as 70 kg and can grow as long as 2 m in length. To reel in a giant fish as such that can fight a good fight is what every angler would dream about.

Greater Amberjack Fishing Season in Imperia:

Greater Amberjack fishing season in Imperia starts from March and lasts till October. The peak season of finding these Amberjacks in the Ligurian waters is considered to be from June to August. If the Greater Amberjack is the fish you are targeting then this is the period you should travel to Imperia.

Greater Amberjack Fishing Technique:

Surface trolling is one of the most effective methods that is used by fishermen in Imperia to catch Greater Amberjacks, this is because these fish prefer to stay in the waters closer to the surface.

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One of the most acrobatic game fish you will ever find if the Dorado aka the Dolphinfish. These beautiful water creatures distinguish themselves from other fish species with their peculiar body structure and their vibrant colors. Yes, the Dorado is vibrantly colored with blue, green, golden and yellow hues. They are an astonishing sight to watch, however when these fish die their body changes color to a muted grey hue which is quite a saddening sight.

Talking about the sportive qualities of these fish, they grow to considerable sizes weighing between 20 to 40 kg on average. They put up vigorous fights on the line, leap and dive into the water repeatedly and tailwalk as well at times. All these features of the Dorado makes it a very sought after fish in the whole of the world and in Imperia in particular.

Dorado Fishing Season in Imperia:

The Dorado can be fished out of the waters of Imperia during the months spanning from July to late November.

Dorado Fishing Technique:

One of the most common and successful technique of Dorado fishing is trolling however some anglers also prefer casting and live baiting to land Dorados.

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The classic bottom fish Grouper is considered a great catch by many anglers. This is because these fish grow to giant sizes, are difficult to find since they are found in the bottom and they make a great table fare. They can overgrow even 2 m in length and has recorded to weigh over 300 kg at certain occasions. They are sluggish and do not pursue their prey, instead they lay low and ambush their prey.

Grouper Fishing Season in Imperia:

The best time to catch a Grouper from Imperia is during the period between April and June but you will be able to find Grouper in the Ligurian sea over an extended period between April and September end as well.

Grouper Fishing Technique:

Bottom fishing with live and cut baits is the most popular technique for catching groupers.