Marlin fishing

Deep-sea fishing

We look forward in welcoming you on board to explore the offshore waters of Gabon, São Tomé and Príncipe.

Gabon

Pointe Sainte Cathérine in the north of Loango National Park, is where the lagoon empties into the ocean. This area contains some of the largest game fish in the world, making it an ideal spot for fishing – and only one minute’s walk from your tent!

Príncipe

Bom Bom Island Resort is one of the world's least explored and most exciting Big-Game Sport Fishing destinations.

Target the elusive large Blue Marlin and world record size sailfish that have rightfully made the area so famous, as well has its vast variety of game fish such as yellowfin tuna, wahoo, dorado, snapper, barracuda amongst many others.

We have a Catch & Release policy for all billfish captured. We cater for experienced and novice anglers alike and take pride in introducing this thrilling sport and the magic of our seas to you and your family.

Species

  • Atlantic blue marlin ( Makaira Nigricans )
  • Sailfish - Atlantic ( Istiophorus platypterus )
  • Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus Albacares )
  • Wahoo ( Acanthocybium solandri )
  • Dorado ( Coryphaena hippurus )
  • Various sharks
  • Inshore species such as:
    • Great Barracuda (Spyraena Barracuda)
    • Cubera Snapper ( Lutjanus Cyanopterus )
    • Gorean Snapper (Lutjanus Goreensis)
    • Spanish Mackerel (Scomberomorous Maculctus)
    • Guinean Barracuda (Sphyraena Afra)
    • Greater Amberjack (seriola Dumerili )
    • Horse-eye Jack (Caranx Latus)
    • African Pompano (Alectis Ciliaris)
    • Rainbow Runner (Elagatis Bipinnulata)
    • Yellowfin King Fish

Boats

We have two 28 Foot True World Marines - see picture on top left - that you can charter for big game fishing. A maximum of 3 fishermen can go on board this comfortable boat (with toilet facilities).

Deep-sea fishing season - Príncipe

  • Atlantic blue marlin: May to mid October, with July to September (locally known as the Gravanna) being peak season. Fish have been caught in all calendar months though, for example in March 2006 a 1000 pound fish was caught. December and January regularly produce a run of smaller fish in the 300 pound range.
  • Sailfish - Atlantic: peak season runs from September to December with mid September to mid November normally producing the best results. Sailfish can also be commonly caught from late March to August.
  • Yellowfin tuna: difficult to pin point when these fish make appearances on the island and
    great fishing has been had as soon as February and March. Large fish however seem to be most consistent from May to October.
  • Wahoo: can be caught year round, but more predominant during the Gravanna season as well as during the height of the sailfish season from September throw December.
  • Dorado: most predominantly from May to September, some years they are caught well into December, January and even February.



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