Fishing in the Canary Islands
With the islands surrounded by the rich waters of the Atlantic Ocean the Canary Islands are a fishermans paradise all year round. Fishing in the Canary Islands is most famous for the blue marlin that populate the waters around the islands. The marlin in the Canary Islands reach sizes bigger than anywhere else in the world, anything from 550 to 1100 pounds. That´s a lot of fish suppers!
Arriving at any of the beach resorts on the islands of Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, La Palma, El Hierro and La Gomera and you are sure to find a game fishing boats operating. Many fishermen will be here for the big game fishing, hoping to reel in marlin, tuna, shark, rays, billfish or sailfish.
Book a day of fishing and typically you will be "trolling" setting out artificial lures as the boat sails along, hoping to catch the eye of one of the big game predators who like to hunt for their dinner. Once you fish is on the line, you will have the classic struggle between man and fish, get positioned in the fighting chair to reel your catch in.
However for the more adventurous, some boats also offer shark fishing searching for hammerheads, blue and mako sharks, or perhaps you will be tempted to go night fishing in the Canary Islands.
The game fishing boats operate trips for individuals and charter trips and provide equipment, bait and refreshments. Many boats now operate a tag and release scheme for conservation purposes, in this way not only are fish stocks sustained but scientists can learn more about these beautiful fish.
Shore fishing in the Canary Islands is also very popular. It is easy to pick up some cheap angling equipment and head to the nearest breakwater to fish from the beaches. You might even come home with some mullet or bream for the barbecue. You could also join an organised group, often away from the tourist beaches, where you can expect to land barracuda, bluefish, amberjacks or atlantic bonito.
If freshwater fishing is your preference then several of the islands boast inland lakes where you can join organised carp fishing trips.
For the shore and freshwater fishing it is recommended that you join an organised group who will ensure you have all the correct permits, equipment and bait, as well as the inside knowledge on all the best locations.
As well as fishing there are many other watersports to enjoy.
Arriving at any of the beach resorts on the islands of Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, La Palma, El Hierro and La Gomera and you are sure to find a game fishing boats operating. Many fishermen will be here for the big game fishing, hoping to reel in marlin, tuna, shark, rays, billfish or sailfish.
Book a day of fishing and typically you will be "trolling" setting out artificial lures as the boat sails along, hoping to catch the eye of one of the big game predators who like to hunt for their dinner. Once you fish is on the line, you will have the classic struggle between man and fish, get positioned in the fighting chair to reel your catch in.
However for the more adventurous, some boats also offer shark fishing searching for hammerheads, blue and mako sharks, or perhaps you will be tempted to go night fishing in the Canary Islands.
The game fishing boats operate trips for individuals and charter trips and provide equipment, bait and refreshments. Many boats now operate a tag and release scheme for conservation purposes, in this way not only are fish stocks sustained but scientists can learn more about these beautiful fish.
Shore fishing in the Canary Islands is also very popular. It is easy to pick up some cheap angling equipment and head to the nearest breakwater to fish from the beaches. You might even come home with some mullet or bream for the barbecue. You could also join an organised group, often away from the tourist beaches, where you can expect to land barracuda, bluefish, amberjacks or atlantic bonito.
If freshwater fishing is your preference then several of the islands boast inland lakes where you can join organised carp fishing trips.
For the shore and freshwater fishing it is recommended that you join an organised group who will ensure you have all the correct permits, equipment and bait, as well as the inside knowledge on all the best locations.
As well as fishing there are many other watersports to enjoy.
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