While fishing the Maldives, anglers will delight in exceptional sport fishing conditions and unique opportunities. Local fisheries have retained their natural abundance due to the traditional methods used by commercial fishermen. Rather than casting nets, they rely on pole and line fishing to target their catch one-by-one. Some charters allow visitors to partake in this method, giving you a chance to experience local fishing first hand. The best time to fish in the Maldives is August through March, when the weather is pleasant and all the big game fish are biting.

Giant Trevally is at the heart of Maldivian sport fishing. This bad boy is biting all year long, often in the company of other impressive species such as Bluefin Trevally, Yellowfin Tuna, large Barracuda, and Red Bass. While chasing GT farther from shore, you can reel in big game fish like Wahoo, Dorado, Sailfish, and Marlin. Dedicated anglers will often book a week-long Maldives liveaboard trip so they can focus all their effort on capturing the majestic GT. If you are hoping to turn this experience into something especially magnificent, you can even book a Maldives yacht charter. These often include scuba diving, onboard spas, and other activities that your non-fishing companion can enjoy.

Excellent reef fishing adventures are also to be had among thousands of coral islands surrounding the atolls of the Maldives. The most colorful and extoic creatures inhabit these spots, never failing to surprise and delight the angler who manages to reel one in. Bottom fishing near the reefs allows you to target Groupers, Red Snapper, Sweetlip Emperor, Jobfish, Bream, and even Dogtooth or Yellowfin Tuna. For a truly unique sport fishing experience and a chance to encounter the most exotic species, look for a Maldives boat charter which offers night fishing. While casting lines under the moonlight you can reel in Squirrelfish, Sweetlip Emperor, Mackerel, Jacks, Snappers, and many other reef fish.