Lanzarote fishing guide

Lanzarote is that beautiful Spanish island that is located in the north eastern region of the Canary Islands archipelago. The island Lanzarote has a volcanic origin and has had active volcanoes during the 19th and 20th centuries. These volcanic eruptions have left certain places in Lanzarote covered in volcanic ash and cooled lava that gives the place an appearance that is often described as “lunar” or “martian”. This beautiful island is replete with landscapes of volcanic origin and charming white beaches. The largest underwater volcanic tunnel “the Tunnel of Atlantis” is also situated in Lanzarote.

In Lanzarote you can travel to and see various volcanic caves, volcanic craters, valleys, enormous cactuses, beautiful forms of petrified lava and many such wonderful sights that is unique only to this region in the world.

Not only is this island brimming with beautiful panorama but the place is also throbbing with various activities like windsurfing, surfing, big game fishing and much more. All these rare qualities of Lanzarote has been adding to the popularity of the island that is turning it into an up market and sought after destination.

When in Lanzarote, you can experience the nature in its most unique form. Sunrises through the volcanic mountains, leisurely strolls and cycling through the white beaches, surfing and fishing in the clear waters of the sea, sampling the local wine; a perfect vacation to revive your senses and soul.

The Arrecife Airport makes travelling to Lanzarote easy. You can even travel to this island from the Spain mainland by boat or land in any other Canary Islands and take a ferry to Lanzarote. Getting around the island is also made comfortable by the bus and taxi services.

The Weather:

The weather in Lanzarote is another one of the most alluring specialities enjoyed by the islands in the Canary group of Islands. Pleasant weather is guaranteed almost all through the year though occasional storms and windy weather is not completely unknown to this part of the world. No matter what time of the year you land here it will always be warm enough to spend time in the sun and the sea. Even in the peak of summer during the months of July and August the temperature in Lanzarote remains in the pleasant range of the mid 20s in degree Celsius.

Fishing in Lanzarote:

Fishing is one such activity that can be enjoyed by not only the veterans in the sport but also by anyone who would like to get a share of the excitement of catching some of the most exquisite fish species of the world and also the fun that involves the sun and the sea. Lanzarote, a part of the Canary Islands is becoming one of the best big game fishing spots of the world. The features of this island that makes it the deep sea fishing paradise of many passionate sport fishing anglers include the volcanic sea bed that is home to a stunning variety of game fish and the remarkable climate all through the year. The waters off the Lanzarote is a dream come true for many fishermen as they get to experience enthrallment of the line trembling when a fabled Marlin or Tuna gets hooked. 

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One of the most celebrated of the big game fishes, the Marlin tops the fish list of Lanzarote. The Blue Marlin is characterised by a cobalt blue color on the back and a silvery white belly. These are the biggest of all the Marlins and are very powerful fish that can grow up to 5 m in length. The heaviest a Blue Marlin was recorded was 818 kg. Imagine a strong, fast swimming fish of 800 kg pulling at your line. Exciting, tiring and absolutely awe-inspiring experience. When fishing for a Blue Marlin the fisherman should be prepared for a fight that will last for long durations. Though the state of the sea and other factors also affect the time taken to reel in a fish, the Blue Marlin is a fish with an attitude and will not succumb to defeat easily.

When and Where to land a Blue Marlin from Lanzarote:

The Marlin fishing season in Lanzarote begins in June and lasts till November, during which the best time is during the beginning of the season.

The waters towards the south of the island extending to the Fuerteventura are the best places to look for these water monsters.

How to fish for a Blue Marlin in Lanzarote:

Trolling with natural baits, artificial lures and exciters is the most popular technique used in Lanzarote to land a Blue Marlin.

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The greatest and biggest of all the jacks, the Greater Amberjack is a sought after game fish. Characterised with an olive colored bar that runs from the snout and along the flanks. These fish can grow over 2 m in length and weigh as much as or more than 70 kg. The Greater Amberjack is a hard fighting fish, they strike with lightning speed and once hooked they tend to dive deep into the sea. These fierce fighting qualities of the Greater Amberjack make it a highly prized fish among sport fishing anglers. An interesting behaviour of the Greater Amberjack is that, once one of them is hooked and reeled to the surface, the rest of the school will swim along with it to the surface increasing the chances or more hook ups.

When and Where to catch a Greater Amberjack in Lanzarote:

The Greater Amberjack are found near rocky reefs, wrecks and debris and prefer to stay in waters of depths ranging from 60 to 240 feet. In Lanzarote these fish are found all through the summer and autumn months and during a part of the winter months.

How to catch a Greater Amberjack in Lanzarote:

The most popular methods that are used to land a Greater Amberjack include trolling with spoons, lures, strip baits and live baits near the surface. Drifting and casting is also used at times to land a Greater Amberjack. Chumming is used to draw the schools of Amberjack from the depths.

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Colorful of all the tunas, the Yellowfin Tuna is one of the most energetic of the Tunas. These fish fight pound for pound and are known to be fast swimmers. When caught on the line the Yellowfin fights fiercely and will make the angler sweat out every ounce of strength from his body. These are one of the strongest and fastest of all the big game fish. The streamlined torpedo shaped body of the Yellowfin is built for speed. Though these fish can grow to lengths of 2.4 m and weigh over 200 kg they can reach speeds of 80 kph underwater. A fish of that heavy moving with that speed is definitely not going to be an easy catch.

When and Where to catch a Yellowfin Tuna in Lanzarote:

The months spanning from June to mid November is the best season to fish for Yellowfin Tuna in the waters surrounding Lanzarote. Since these fish prefer to stay in waters from 75 m and below and also since the great depths are reached immediately as you leave the coast you might not have to wander off too far into the ocean in search of the Tunas.

How to land a Yellowfin Tuna from Lanzarote:

Since the Yellowfin are fast moving fish, trolling with small fish, squid, strip baits and artificial lures is the best method to land a Tuna anywhere in the world. Chumming is sometimes advocated to attract the Tuna to the surface and then live baiting is used to hook them up.

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The Dorado is any sport fishing angler's favorite fish. These fish are known for their distinctive shape and colors. The colors of the Dolphinfish or Mahi Mahi varies and hence it is not easy to describe it with a certain color. This uniquely shaped fish shows glimpses of blue, green, yellow and golden at various times. A very astonishing characteristic of these fish is that once they die all these brilliant colors fade and the fish turns to a muted grey color which is quite saddening as well. The male fish have a raised forehead and the female fish are distinguished by their rounded foreheads. These Dorados are fast swimmers which can reach speeds of 80 kph easily underwater. When a Mahi Mahi gets hooked they have a tendency to leap out of water multiple times in order to free them of the line. Some of these fish also exhibit tail walking after being hooked. These are some of the behavioural aspects of the Dorado that makes it one of the most liked fish by sport fishing anglers.

When and Where to catch a Dorado in Lanzarote:

The most lucrative time to fish for Dorados off the Lanzarote coast is during the months ranging from June to mid November.

How to land a Dorado from Lanzarote:

Some of the most successful methods that are used to land a Dorado are trolling with surface baits and artificial lures, live baiting and casting.

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The Wahoo is one of the fastest fish in the waters off the coast of Lanzarote. These fish can reach speeds of 80 kph easily and are sought after the world over for their fierce fighting abilities. The Wahoo is distinguished with an electric blue color on its back and has blue vertical band like stripes often described as “tiger stripes” that drops from the back to the belly on either sides. However, in large specimens of these species these stripes are not that prominent. The Wahoo is mostly found dwelling near the wrecks, reefs, seamounts and weedlines where they feed on small fish. These underwater torpedos can reach lengths of 2.5 m and weighing more than 83 kg.

When these water giants are hooked, they battle their hearts out till the end. One thing  you should keep in mind while fishing for a Wahoo is that as and when they get hooked they have a tendency to give out long and fast runs that can reel out yards of your line in seconds. They are known to leap from the water occasionally and are known to shake their head vigorously to unhook themselves from the line. All these fiery qualities of the Wahoo has ranked in the top numbers on any anglers dream fish list.

When and Where to catch a Wahoo from Lanzarote:

The Wahoo season in Lanzarote is on during the summer and autumn months. During these months you can enjoy fishing for your target fish to hearts content in the pleasant weather in Lanzarote.

How to catch a Wahoo in Lanzarote:

Trolling with rigged and whole baits is one of the most common methods used to land a Wahoo. Strip baits and artificial lures have also proven to be successful in luring a Wahoo to the line. Some anglers also promote live baiting for the Wahoo, you can choose to adopt the technique that you enjoy the most besides your charter captain will always advise you on the best method in his region.