Watamu Local Fishing
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Are you ready for a fishing adventure in Kenya? Then book a trip with Watamu Local Fishing today to get started! Captain Yunnus and his dedicated crew will make sure you have a great time, heading out to the productive hot spots they've spent years discovering. You'll be fishing like a local in no time.
Hop on board the 23' sport fishing boat, perfect for groups of 3 to fish comfortably from. It is decked out in safety and navigational gear so you can fish with peace of mind. There's plenty of space in the ice chest for any extra snacks and drinks you bring along to go into.
Some of the species you can target include Red Emperor Snapper, Black Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Yellowtail Amberjack, and plenty more to keep you busy. The catch that can be kept will be split between the crew and yourself.
You'll be trolling for around 8 miles and can then begin bottom fishing or jigging. This is great fun for everyone!
On board is snorkeling equipment for the whole group, which is accessible on every trip. If you're an experienced spearo you can use the spearfishing gear during the trip.
The captain will provide top quality rods and reels from Shimano. You're welcome to bring along your lucky rod if you wish. There's also snacks and drinks on board, and you won't need a fishing license in this area.
You'll need to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat. If getting into the water, don't forget swimwear and a towel. Pick up can be arranged with 50 km of the meeting point for an additional cost, just talk to the captain before the day of the trip.
Book a trip today with Watamu Local Fishing for an unforgettable day out!
Are you ready for a fishing adventure in Kenya? Then book a trip with Watamu Local Fishing today to get started! Captain Yunnus and his dedicated crew will make sure you have a great time, heading out to the productive hot spots they've spent years discovering. You'll be fishing like a local in no time.
Hop on board the 23' sport fishing boat, perfect for groups of 3 to fish comfortably from. It is decked out in safety and navigational gear so you can fish with peace of mind. There's plenty of space in the ice chest for any extra snacks and drinks you bring along to go into.
Some of the species you can target include Red Emperor Snapper, Black Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Yellowtail Amberjack, and plenty more to keep you busy. The catch that can be kept will be split between the crew and yourself.
You'll be trolling for around 8 miles and can then begin bottom fishing or jigging. This is great fun for everyone!
On board is snorkeling equipment for the whole group, which is accessible on every trip. If you're an experienced spearo you can use the spearfishing gear during the trip.
The captain will provide top quality rods and reels from Shimano. You're welcome to bring along your lucky rod if you wish. There's also snacks and drinks on board, and you won't need a fishing license in this area.
You'll need to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat. If getting into the water, don't forget swimwear and a towel. Pick up can be arranged with 50 km of the meeting point for an additional cost, just talk to the captain before the day of the trip.
Book a trip today with Watamu Local Fishing for an unforgettable day out!
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Mario Ambrosi5.0VerifiedNewmezza giornata di pesca 2 persone dalle 6 alle 13 barca 7 metri
3/4 Day Trip (AM) on October 22, 2026 • 2 adultsla barca era equipaggiata con 8 canne con mulinelli shimano Tiagra e similari, barca di 7 metri con divergenti, abbiamo trainato con 6 lenze a mare con artificiali, tra mangianze di tonni, innescato un tonnetto vivo, in 3 ore abbiamo all’amato due pesci vela ed alcune mangiate viste tartarughe e delfini. Abbiamo pescato con il popper sulle mangianze e preso un wahoo di 25 kg ( circa 3 miglia dalla costa esattamente difronte la spiaggia Sardegna 2 )
Hugo Fraval5.0VerifiedNewMust do in Watamu!
3/4 Day Trip (AM) on November 4, 2026 • 1 adultWas a fantastic experience. Hamza was a very good communicator prior to the trip and also very knowledgeable throughout. The crew were very professional which helped a beginner like myself. Fruit and water were provided and they even allowed for extra fishing time as well which allowed me a couple more fish! Overall had a great time and highly recommend!!
Magnus Sæthre5.0VerifiedNewVery good trip
3/4 Day Trip (AM) on October 25, 2026 • 3 adultsCaptain Hamza and the crew gave us an amazing experience at sea, securing us two sailfish. We got to grill the fish at the beach after, which was great. Highly recommend, we always felt safe and taken care of. Thank you!
Edoardo Egidi5.0VerifiedA Great Day on the Water with Two Wahoo
3/4 Day Trip (AM) on August 22, 2026 • 4 adultsEverything was great from start to finish. The crew was friendly and professional, and we had a really enjoyable day out on the water. We were lucky enough to catch two wahoo, which made the trip even more memorable. Highly recommend this fishing charter!
Steven Yoder4.7Verified3/4 day morning charter
3/4 Day Trip (AM) on December 12, 2019 • 3 adults • 1 childCaptain is very knowledgeable . We had a great time catching 3 larger fish plus 3 smaller bonita and missed a couple more nice ones. We saw sea turtles, dolphins, and schools of fish surfacing. Fresh fruit and cold drinks made it perfect. Highly recommend.
Fabio FRANCHINI5.0Verifiedvery good experience
3/4 Day Trip (AM) on January 5, 2026 • 2 adultscaptain and staff very kind, explaing every step and technique.
- Michael Samways4.0Verified
December fishing trip
3/4 Day Trip (AM) on December 26, 2025 • 4 adults • 1 child 
Mika Jurvanen4.7VerifiedFull day early Oct
Full Day Trip on October 6, 2019 • 3 adults • 1 childTuna is starting to bite in that time I believe. Plenty of fishes to see but were not biting so much yet. Wish to be there right now little later. Professional, hardworking and very friendly crew plus very good boat with best outboard engine ever made are the reasons why I'm proudly to recommondating this Local boat for deep sea fishing in Watamu area.
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- US $300 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
- US $300 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (PM) (6 hours)
- US $400 per group - Full Day Trip (9 hours)
- Fighting chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Snorkeling equipment Always accessible, for all 3 guests
- Outriggers
- Tuna tubes
- Spearfishing equipment
- Ice box Enough storage for any extra food and drink
- Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano gear. You can bring your own if you want)
- Snacks (Samosa, Fruit's pineapple, orange's,)
- Drinks (Mineral water and soft drinks)
- Fishing license
- Offshore fishing (7 to 12miles)
- Reef fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly fishing
- Handline
- Spearfishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Barracuda (Great)
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Marlin (Black)
- Sailfish
- Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
- Trevally (Giant)
- Tuna (Skipjack)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Wahoo
- Yellowtail Amberjack
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