The Maldives are made up of over 1,200 islands. Get out of Malé and explore their rich coral reefs, islands, and offshore deep spots with Hilman Sport Fishing. Crystal clear waters, luscious greenery, and glistening beaches await – not to mention some incredible fish.

Fishing is a way of life here, but Captain Hilman Abdulla sees it as more of his passion. Having fished these waters his whole life, he decided to cash in on the ever-growing tourist industry in 2017. He hopes to show every customer the hidden gems of his home country, leaving them with a lifelong positive impression of their time here.

Aboard a 27’ Center Console sportfishing boat, you and up to 6 others can enjoy the wonders of these productive waters. There’s plenty of seating for you all, along with space to fish. Fitted with downriggers and a live bait well, she’s a vessel designed to get you reeling in the biggest fish.

Troll using artificial lures or bottom fish the reefs to entice the bite of your target fish. Giant Trevally, Dogtooth Tuna, and Red Bass are just some of the thrilling and delicious species you’ll target when offshore. Along the reefs, go after a number of Snappers, Groupers, Jobfish, and many more, and you won’t be disappointed.

Let your captain know if you’d like to go snorkeling and he’ll bring plenty of gear aboard for all of you to go swimming with these beautiful creatures. All the fishing gear will be waiting for you, but feel free to bring your own fishing gear, too.

Capt. Hilman will pick you up from anywhere in Malé, so you don’t need to worry at all. All you need to bring is some drinks, snacks, sunscreen, and anything else to make the most of your day, and you’re ready for the trip of a lifetime. Discover a whole new world with Hilman Sport Fishing.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Tuna
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $600
    Head out in search of majestic Yellowfin Tuna. These fish will put up a fight you're sure to remember!
    Targeted fish
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 7 persons
    US $350
    Fishing for 4 hours.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Bohar Snapper
    Bohar Snapper
    Snapper (Red Emperor)
    Red Emperor Snapper
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Price for up to 7 persons
    US $700
    Make the most of the Maldives' fruitful, tropical waters. Get offshore from the islands and onto the reefs and offshore in search of some huge, beautiful fish. Let your captain know if you'd like to get up close to the fish and he'll bring some snorkeling equipment on board. Otherwise, head out at the crack of dawn and troll, pop, or jig to catch the bite of Giant Trevally, Grouper, Snapper, and many more delicious fish.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Trevally (Giant)
    Giant Trevally
    Trevally (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Trevally
    Bohar Snapper
    Bohar Snapper
    Jobfish (Green)
    Green Jobfish
    Snapper (Red Emperor)
    Red Emperor Snapper
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 50 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
74%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
92%
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Andrew W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very great experience非常棒的钓鱼体验,船长很辛苦

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 31, 2024
Me and my wife had a great time with captain Hilman. almost all the time we were using tuna meat bait doing bottom jigging...
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Hiro O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Fantastic Experience!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on December 30, 2024
It was amazing experience with Hilman.  Captain knows where are fish and crew was well experienced and supported me fishing...
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Tatiana K.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great fishing!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 8, 2024
We had a lot of fun fishing!!!A very professional captain who introduced us to different types of fishing. We caught a lot...
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Thomas O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Multi day trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 7, 2024
Had a 3 day trip with captain Helman and his crew, only me and my wife. Had an amazing time jigging, bottom fishing, trolling...
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Mary L.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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2 days fishing with captain Hilman and my 12 year old son

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Tuna on December 11, 2024
My compliments to the captain and crew could not have asked for more . Experiences catching wahoo and tuna on first day and...
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FAQs about Hilman Sport Fishing

Hilman Sport Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per person - Full Day Trip – Tuna (8 hours)
  • US $350 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Hilman Sport Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Hilman Sport Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Water)

Hilman Sport Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing

Hilman Sport Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping

Top targeted fish species with Hilman Sport Fishing include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bohar Snapper
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Jobfish (Green)
  • Snapper (Red Emperor)
  • Trevally (Bluefin)
  • Trevally (Giant)
  • Tuna (Dogtooth)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Your captain

Hilman Abdulla
Malé, Maldives
3 Fishing Reports
50 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
Member since November 2013
Having been fishing his whole life, Captain Hilman Abdulla decided to turn his hobby into a job. What's better than doing what you love for a living? His passion has never waned and he's just as excited to get out of bed every morning to get out on the water. The best part of the day is, he claims, obviously catching fish!

The fish you can target

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Bohar Snapper Bohar Snapper
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
7 persons
Boat length
27 ft
Year built
2015
Restored in
2019
Boat manufacturer
Custom
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
38 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques will you try?

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Drinks
Water

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Malé to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Bank Transfer

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