posted by admin on Oct 26
posted by admin on Jan 8
Compared to most of the fishing spots in South East Asia, the Sailfish here are present in incredible numbers. In fact, nowhere else do you have the chance to see these beautiful animals jumping around and tailing in such a numbers.
Pacific Sailfish are present most of the year with peaks occurring between June and October during the southwest monsoon season. During these peaks months, 10 to 15 or more Sails raised in a day’s fishing, are the norm. Join us and discover why Phuket is the Sailfish capital of South East Asia!!!
Black Marlin have an excellent run from October to March, however, the Marlin numbers are not as strong as the sailfish. Phuket’s Blacks are usually juveniles between 120 and 450 lbs although bigger fish have been hooked. The best fishing is usually around the full moon and the new moon. The hot spots are primarily at the drop-off west of Phuket and Similan islands.
Tuna are common all year in the waters surrounding Phuket and there are several varieties; Yellowfin, Dogtooth, Skipjack, Mackerel Tuna, Eastern Little Tuna and Longfin. Wahoo are plentiful during the SW monsoon season, King Mackerel (Tanguigue), Narrow Barred Mackerel (Tenggiri) and Barracuda are other members from the “razor gang” always present. Giant Trevally’s are huge and plentiful and can always produce fantastic action on popper. Other offshore species available all year round include Dorado (Mahi Mahi), Rainbow Runner, Blue Finned Trevally, Golden Trevally, Queenfish, Cobia, Coral Trout, Mangrove Jack and a wide variety of reef fish.
The information provided must be considered “only” a guideline. Many factors have an influence on the migratory path of pelagic species. Water temperature, wind, current and bait can cause these normal patterns to fluctuate.
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