The peak Barbados fishing season is from December to April but there is excellent fishing year round. Here are the top seasons for the most popular game fishing:
January: Excellent for Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sail Fish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, and Barracuda.
February: Excellent for Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi and Barracuda. Good for Yellow Fin Tuna.
March: Excellent for Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi and Barracuda. Good for Yellow Fin Tuna.
April: Excellent for Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi and Barracuda. Good for Yellow Fin Tuna.
May: Excellent for Barracuda. Good for Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo and Yellow Fin Tuna.
June: Excellent for Barracuda. Good for Wahoo.
July: Good for Wahoo and Barracuda.
August: Good for Wahoo and Barracuda
September: Excellent for Wahoo. Good for Barracuda.
October: Excellent for Wahoo. Good for Barracuda.
November: Excellent for Wahoo and Barracuda. Good for Mahi Mahi.
December: Excellent for Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sail Fish, Wahoo, and Barracuda. Good for Mahi Mahi.

Yes, fishing in Barbados is excellent. Consistently warm waters and deep sea close offshore ensure high fish populations year-round and easy access for anglers.
With deep waters close offshore, you’ll spend less time reaching the fishing grounds and more time fishing!

The most popular fish for game fishing in Barbados are Blue and White Marlin, Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), Wahoo, Sail Fish, Yellow Fin Tuna, and Barracuda.
For inshore fishing the most popular species are Goggle-Eye, Crevalle Jack, Snapper, and Sennet.

No, you do not require a license for sports fishing in Barbados.

If you are on a cruise ship, you will need to contact us well in advance to reserve the boat for your special day. Please note that cruise ship passengers can only rent the boat as a private charter. Reservations for cruise ship passengers are best done by e-mail.