Bingo Fishing Charter Watamu 

4.9/5 (11 reviews)
 Ocean Sports Resort, Watamu, Kenya

Bingo Fishing Charters takes you after some of the biggest names of sport fishing. Come chase Blue, Black, and Striped Marlin, wrestle with Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, or go after Swordfish and Sailfish. It’s any angler’s dream!

The Kenya coastline has come to be known as the finest fishery in Africa, as the many All-Africa Sport Fishing records set here testify. Some of the best and most trusted hotspots lie just out off Watamu, where you can reel in numerous varieties of deep sea fish species owing to the natural contours right off the Milango (Creek).

You can get Billfish throughout the year, but there are some months you shouldn’t miss. September and October fish well for big Black Marlin on live bait, massive Tuna, and Wahoo. December to March is known as the best season for Sailfish and Marlin.

The crew will help you out whether you want to troll lures or live bait, or do some bottom fishing and deep dropping for Snappers or Swordfish. They have the local knowledge and a stable vessel to take you where the fish are.

‘Bingo’ is a 20’ custom-built Sportfisherman that carries all the equipment and tackle you need. She can take up to two anglers. ‘Bingo’ features Raymarine navigational electronics, a VHF Radio, outriggers, downriggers, a fighting chair, Tuna tubes, Kristal fishing electric deep drop reels, and safety equipment.

When packing for the trip, remember to bring food and drinks, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a camera. Get your fishing buddy and go smash that record!

Bingo Fishing Charters Watamu

Charter Operator

Bingo Fishing Charters Watamu

15 years of experience

Most popular features:

 Live Bait
 Drinks
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle
 Fighting Chair

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Apr 30
Price for up to 2 people
US $395 
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Apr 30
Price for up to 2 people
US $595 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 11 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (13)

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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

50%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

91%

Caught fish

89%

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Christer H.
Christer H.
4.7/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

January fishing trip

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on January 13, 2025

 

 Christer H. recommends Bingo Fishing Charter Watamu
2 persons find this review helpful

Edoardo F.
Edoardo F.

Edgewood, MD

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Full day trip

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on January 3, 2023

Booked an half day trip but ended doing full day trip because we didn't stop to get fish all day! So much fun! Got 2 sailfish, lot of dorados, wahoo and barracudas. Amazing experience i totally recommend captain Muhsin and his crew! Boat name is Ayaan, super equipped! Top!!

Booked an half day trip but ended doing full day trip because we didn't stop to get fish all day! So much fun! Got 2 sailfish, lot of dorados, wahoo and barracudas. Amazing experience i totally recommend captain Muhsin and his crew! Boat name is Ayaan, super equipped! Top!!  

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 Edoardo F. recommends Bingo Fishing Charter Watamu
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Andrew R.
Andrew R.

Kenya

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Full day trip for two first timers

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Full Day Trip on February 22, 2022

We had a fantastic trip with Captain Muhsin. He was incredibly welcoming and his passion for fishing is infectious! We caught a blue marlin and a dorado. During both the team were very helpful throughout, giving tips to ensure we didn't lose the fish. I would happy recommend bingo to anyone traveling to Watamu

We had a fantastic trip with Captain Muhsin. He was incredibly welcoming and his passion for fishing is infectious! We caught a blue marlin and a dorado. During both the team were very helpful throughout, giving tips to ensure we didn't lose the fish. I would happy recommend bingo to anyone traveling to Watamu  

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 Andrew R. recommends Bingo Fishing Charter Watamu
Bingo Fishing Charters Watamu
Bingo Fishing Charters Watamu (The Charter Operator)
Replied on February 23, 2022
Thanks Andrew and Danny.. Was a pleasure..

Christoph H.
Christoph H.

Karlsruhe, Germany

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Full day trip with captain Muyshin and his crew

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on January 4, 2019

Such an awesome experience.If you want to fish with some locals you should book Bingo. Otherwise you are going with some Britains and bigger boats but if you are only two person this boat is perfect. The crew is super friendly and they working really hard to catch a fish for you. We caught one Mahi Mahi and something like a pike, i have already forgot the name ;) Unfortunately on this day it was hard to catch some live baits, but for every boat so the chance to catch an Marlin was quiete low. But we got one Bait and got one fish but we have never seen the fish who took the bait. Anyway it was an amazing trip and when i am back to Watamu i gonna book again Bingo. Thank you for this experience. I can higly recoomend to go Big Game fishing in Watamu and the price of Bingo it is more than fair you got some drinks and fruits on board and typical Keynian snacks like Keynian pizza and so on ;)

Such an awesome experience.If you want to fish with some locals you should book Bingo. Otherwise you are going with some Britains and bigger boats but if you are only two person this boat is perfect. The crew is super friendly and they working really hard to catch a fish for you. We caught one Mahi Mahi and something like a pike, i have already forgot the name ;) Unfortunately on this day it was hard to catch some live baits, but for every boat so the chance to catch an Marlin was quiete low....  

 Christoph H. recommends Bingo Fishing Charter Watamu
Bingo Fishing Charters Watamu
Bingo Fishing Charters Watamu (The Charter Operator)
Replied on January 16, 2019
Thanks guys, hope to see you again some time soon..

George S.
George S.

Kenya

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Full day on the Ayaan

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on December 29, 2021

This was a fantastic trip. By chance, we booked during a billfish tournament. Captain Muhsin and the crew were beyond enthusiastic, perhaps even addicted to finding billfish, which we succeeded at! The boat was well equipped, the communications superb, and the experience first rate.

This was a fantastic trip. By chance, we booked during a billfish tournament. Captain Muhsin and the crew were beyond enthusiastic, perhaps even addicted to finding billfish, which we succeeded at! The boat was well equipped, the communications superb, and the experience first rate.  

 George S. recommends Bingo Fishing Charter Watamu
Bingo Fishing Charters Watamu
Bingo Fishing Charters Watamu (The Charter Operator)
Replied on January 9, 2022
Greetings George, thanks for your excellent review.. It was a pleasure having you onboard.. Hope we can fish again soon..
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FAQs about Bingo Fishing Charter Watamu

What are the trip rates for Bingo Fishing Charter Watamu?

Bingo Fishing Charter Watamu offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $395 per group - Half Day Trip (5 hours)
  • US $595 per group - Full Day Trip (10 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Bingo Fishing Charter Watamu?

When you book a trip with Bingo Fishing Charter Watamu, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS Raymarine Axiom Pro
  • Fishfinder Raymarine Axiom Pro
  • Bed Makeshift bed
  • Multimedia System CD player
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Spearfishing Equipment
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Bingo Fishing Charter Watamu?

Trips booked with Bingo Fishing Charter Watamu include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Yes, Included.. )
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Water, soft drinks, juices)
  • First Mate ($20, Yes)
What types of fishing does Bingo Fishing Charter Watamu offer?

Bingo Fishing Charter Watamu offers the following type of fishing:

  • Offshore Fishing (15 to 30 miles)
What fishing techniques does Bingo Fishing Charter Watamu offer?

Bingo Fishing Charter Watamu offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Bingo Fishing Charter Watamu?

Top targeted fish species with Bingo Fishing Charter Watamu include:

  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Sailfish
  • Swordfish
  • Trevally (Giant)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Bingo Fishing Charters Watamu
1 Fishing Report
17 Customer reviews
Response time 6 hours
Member since January 2018

Bingo Fishing Charters has been running for 12 years. Captain Muhsin is the operator and captain and you'll be fishing either with him or some of the other captains that are part of the Bingo Fishing crew. They have a choice of 2 boats: Bingo (20-footer) and Ayaan (29-footer). These anglers specialize in big game fishing and deep drop fishing.

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Sailfish
Sailfish
Swordfish
Swordfish
Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2000
Boat manufacturer
Custom Built
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Yamaha 4 Stroke
Powered by
2 x 50HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing

15 to 30 miles

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Fighting Chair

GPS

Raymarine Axiom Pro

Fishfinder

Raymarine Axiom Pro

Bed

Makeshift bed

Multimedia System

CD player

Outriggers

Tuna Tubes

Spearfishing Equipment

Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Yes, Included..

Lures

Drinks

Water, soft drinks, juices

First Mate

$20, Yes

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 agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

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

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