Yellowfin Tuna are one of the most sought-after sport fish in the Indian Ocean. Fast, powerful, and found in open water off the atoll edge, they put up a fight that tests your gear and your endurance.
We search for Yellowfin in open water beyond the reef edge, looking for bird activity, bait schools, and surface feeding. When we find them, we cast poppers and stickbaits into the frenzy. Live bait is also used when conditions call for it.
Peak season is December through April when the NE monsoon pushes baitfish against the outer reef edge. Yellowfin follow the bait and feed aggressively on the surface. Fish of 20-60kg are common during these months.
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PRICING
Per boat. Includes captain, crew, all gear, drinks, snacks, resort pickup.
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BEST MONTHS
Peak: June - October (SW monsoon pushes nutrients onto eastern reefs near Maamigili - right where we fish). Good: Year-round. GTs are resident reef predators and we target them in every season.
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20-60kg fish are common during peak season, with bigger fish possible. When a school is up and feeding, it's some of the most exciting fishing in the Indian Ocean.
Casting and popping at surface-feeding schools, plus live bait when conditions call for it. The captain reads the birds and current lines to find the schools.
December through April is prime - the NE monsoon brings the schools within day-trip range. We find tuna outside those months too, but peak season stacks the odds.
Yes - yellowfin is a food fish and it doesn't get better than same-day sashimi. The crew processes everything on board.
Tuna grounds are open-water and the runs can be long. The 38ft cruiser has the range, speed, and comfort to chase schools properly for a full day.