Skull Fishing runs offshore fishing trips filled with action around the atolls of the Maldives. Located on the central island, Skull Fishing can put you on game fish in no time. They cater to anglers of all levels, so if you happen to visit this little piece of paradise, a trip with Skull Fishing crew will make your stay even more memorable.

These fisheries are home to a variety of popular species. Depending on where you navigate your charter, you can hope to catch a true prize. Some 20-50 miles out, you can get Marlin, Tuna, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, using trolling and jigging techniques.

If you’d rather stay around the inshore shallows you can do popping, casting, and other muscle popping action to get Giant Trevally, Barracuda, Emperor, Grouper, or Snapper. Around the reefs, families will find a perfect match as they take a dip in azure waters and still do fishing for Emperor, Job Fish, Snapper, or Trevally.

You will be fishing from an Offshore 25 center console, built in 2017. She is powered by two 115 HP Mercury engines and will grant you both speed and stability. The vessel can accommodate up to ten anglers, although groups of six will have the optimum space for fishing and enjoyment.

The boat is rigged with navigational electronics, has leather sofas, stereo sound system, an ice box, a private toilet, and stores safety equipment, and a snorkeling toolkit. Simply put, it is fit to put you on the local fish.

When you come onboard, you will get Shimano and Penn gear, as well as lures, depending on the type of package and target species. The crew can also provide pick-up from other atolls nearby, at a different price.

Snacks and soft drinks are served on shorter trips, whereas you will also have a lunch on a full day trip. You don’t need to go through the hassle with the fishing license. What you should bring is a camera to get a nice shot of your catch, a cap, sunblock, and personal belongings. Pack and come claim your catch!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Hooking (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Price for up to 10 persons
    US $599
    This trip is great for families who want to take a dip and cool down in the azure sea and go snorkeling around coral waters. You enjoy the Maldivian style of line fishing. It is typically reef and inshore fishing, mostly at depths of up to 30 meters. You can target Emperor, Job Fish, Trevally and Snapper, using light jigging, trolling and popping. The departure time can vary. You will get snacks and soft drinks, as well as gear.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Hooking (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 10 persons
    US $599
    Use your afternoon to get a taste of the local fish! This package will see you fishing around inshore flats and reef in search of GTs, some Snapper, Job Fish, and Emperor. The trip is suitable for families with kids who want to have a nice time out, throw some lures, and maybe even try the traditional line fishing. You will normally fish at depth of up to 30 meters. Snacks and soft drinks are supplied, you need a sunblock and a cap. Pack a camera and comfortable clothes. The trip can start at other times.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Addiction
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $839
    This six hour trip is ideal to try casting and medium to heavy tackle jigging. You will go around reef, inshore and offshore in search of Barracuda, Emperor, Job Fish, Grouper, Snapper, GT and possibly Tuna on a good day. To minimize the distance travelled and maximize the time spent fishing, the crew will take you around inner atoll and its outskirts. Depending on the location, you can still visit FADs for some monster hunting. The departure time can vary. Great for skilled anglers.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – No Regrets
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,179
    This trip is made for hardcore anglers. From a depth of more than 30 meters, 20-50 miles offshore, you will travel around deep water between atolls to get Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, Dorado, GT, Dogtooth Tuna, and Wahoo. You can start with trolling in the morning, then switch to popping mid-noon, use time after lunch for jigging, and do some afternoon fishing after. Make sure you bring your A-game for this fight. Meals, snacks and drinks included. Departure time is as per your convenience. Bring a camera.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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4.9 / 5
Experience
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4.7 / 5
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Zsuzsa P.
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Amazing fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Addiction on July 31, 2024
unforgettable adventure, we are fully satisfied, the host is helpful, the experience is eternal! Thank You!!!!!
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Keven W.
Malé, Maldives
Excellent
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A great time!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Addiction on November 19, 2022
My wife and I went with Skull Fishing as part of our honeymoon trip. It was amazing! We had a lot of fun! And caught lots of...
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Rune J.
Maldives
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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6 hour «addiction» AM package with skull fishing

3/4 Day Trip – Addiction on July 12, 2019
Had an epic day out with the skull fishing crew. I was very happy with the professional service during the booking process....
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Marcin M.
Warsaw, Poland
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February fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – No Regrets on February 4, 2019
I’m quite experience fresh water angler but with barely no experience with salt tropical waters. We spent family holidays...
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Roy S.
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3 days with The Skull

Full Day Trip – No Regrets on January 26, 2019
I have fished all over the world and Skull fishing is one of the best operations I’ve ever fish with. My girlfriend and I...
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FAQs about Skull Fishing

Skull Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $599 per group - Half Day Trip – Hooking (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $599 per group - Half Day Trip – Hooking (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $839 per group, additional US $50 per person after 6 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Addiction (6 hours)
  • US $1,179 per group, additional US $50 per person after 6 guests - Full Day Trip – No Regrets (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Skull Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS Raymarine Dragonfly 7 Pro
  • Fishfinder Raymarine Dragonfly 7 Pro
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Multimedia System
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Skull Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License
  • Lunch (8 hour trips only)

Skull Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing

Skull Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Skull Fishing include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Trevally (Giant)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Skull Fishing
Malé, Maldives
40 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since October 2017
Skull Fishing is a charter business that can put you on serious game fish that live around the atolls of the Maldives. Catering to anglers of all levels for over 15 years, Skull Fishing is looking forward to making their clients enjoy. They focus on comfort and fishing, customizing their trips to help anglers land their dream catches. Skull Fishing crew is fit to help you battle GTs, Marlin, Tuna, Wahoo, Emperor, Mahi Mahi, Snapper, Grouper, and other pelagics. The crew is professional and versed in accommodating hardcore anglers, new fishermen, and families with kids. If you want an unforgettable trip, Skull Fishing can bring your Maldives vacation to a whole new level.

The fish you can target

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
10 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
Offshore 25
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
2 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
33 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Raymarine Dragonfly 7 Pro
Fishfinder
Raymarine Dragonfly 7 Pro
Snorkeling Equipment
Multimedia System
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
First Mate
Fishing License
Lunch
8 hour trips only

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

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