Fresh The Dubai Fountain Fishing Reports

A longer trip is a good idea. We caught fish in the first 4 hours between 12:00 and 16:00, but the best part was before the sunset, between 17:00 and 18:00.

Pick your skipper carefully and ignore any saying you’ll catch sail fish and marlin etc. Go out early when it’s cooler and do at least a six hour trip

Don't worry about quality of fishing equipment, it's great so no need to bring your own. Bring snacks if you want to but water and soft drinks are provided.

Read the weather, the sea and the time of the year as these are the most important factors when fishing. Make sure to cover up well to protect you from the sun. Communicate in advance with your captain about your needs and he can inform you what to expect.

A unique day of fishing in a part of the world that is not known for angling. Steady action with fish all day and flat out Amazing views of Dubai’s skyline.

Do some research in what type of fish you would like to catch. Mostly we were jigging at the bottom of the sea. Basically, let your line with lead out and let it go all the way to the bottom. Since there are currents and the the boat is floating away, you might want to give out more rope. In the meanwhile keep jigging to lure in fish and feel whether you have hooked them. If not, give more way for the rope.