Adventure

# Sport Fishing

The ocean is your arena

## What to Expect

Whether you are trolling for marlin in deep blue water, fly fishing bonefish on crystal flats, or spearfishing a reef ledge, a charter yacht puts you where the fish are - and keeps you comfortable between strikes. Many charter yachts carry serious fishing tackle, outriggers, and fighting chairs. The best carry dedicated fishing tenders and have crew who know the local grounds intimately.

Deep-sea trolling for billfish, tuna, and mahi-mahi

Fly fishing on pristine saltwater flats

Spearfishing on reefs and drop-offs

Bottom fishing over wrecks and ledges

Light tackle inshore for tarpon and permit

Catch-and-cook with the yacht's chef

### At a Glance

Best for

Anglers of all skill levels, from beginners to tournament veterans

Season

Year-round somewhere in the world. Bahamas bonefishing peaks October to June; Med tuna season is May to October.

## Best Destinations

Top charter grounds for sport fishing

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### Caribbean & Bahamas

World-class bonefishing flats and deep-sea billfish grounds

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### Mediterranean

Bluefin tuna off Sicily, swordfish in the Strait of Messina

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### Polynesia

Giant trevally, yellowfin tuna, and marlin in remote atolls

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### Maldives

Sailfish, GT popping, and traditional handline fishing

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## What to Look For

Key yacht features for sport fishing

-   Quality trolling and spinning tackle
-   Outriggers and fighting chair (for big game)
-   Fishing tender for flats and reef access
-   Live bait tank and fish storage
-   Crew with local fishing knowledge

## Yachts for Sport Fishing

Charter yachts equipped for sport fishing

[Browse all yachts](/yachts/?toys=fishing-equipment)

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![PROJECT X](https://dos3lsnkaxgo5.cloudfront.net/yachts/yachtfolio/11705/thumb/IgdOaIV3S6xk.webp)

PROJECT X

289ft / 88.0m ·12 guests ·9 cabins From $1,520,870 / week

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![MALTESE FALCON](https://dos3lsnkaxgo5.cloudfront.net/yachts/yachtfolio/15284/thumb/y2x4h_J7lsDZ.webp)

MALTESE FALCON

289ft / 88.0m ·12 guests ·6 cabins From $573,251 / week

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![AMARYLLIS](https://dos3lsnkaxgo5.cloudfront.net/yachts/yachtfolio/17338/thumb/hJjOXkrnwlHX.webp)

AMARYLLIS

258ft / 78.5m ·12 guests ·7 cabins From $1,023,663 / week

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![HUNTRESS](https://dos3lsnkaxgo5.cloudfront.net/yachts/yachtfolio/11205/thumb/jBKMv62qSHEJ.webp)

HUNTRESS

248ft / 75.6m ·12 guests ·6 cabins From $695,000 / week

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![CORAL OCEAN](https://dos3lsnkaxgo5.cloudfront.net/yachts/yachtfolio/14418/thumb/q2c59kDP7cYp.webp)

CORAL OCEAN

238ft / 72.5m ·12 guests ·7 cabins From $760,435 / week

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![STELLA MARIS](https://dos3lsnkaxgo5.cloudfront.net/yachts/yachtfolio/10616/thumb/H3EZ-puzMPi-.webp)

STELLA MARIS

237ft / 72.1m ·12 guests ·7 cabins From $813,081 / week

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## Ready to fish?

Tell us about your dream sport fishing charter and we will match you with the perfect yacht.

[Start Planning](/contact/?adventure=Sport%20Fishing)

## Intel & Guides

Read up before your sport fishing charter

[Adventure Guide

### The World's Best Bluewater Fishing Grounds by Charter Yacht

From Cape Verde's grander marlin to Cairns' giant blacks and the Seychelles GT flats - where the world's serious bluewater fishing happens, and when.

Read](/intel/guide-bluewater-fishing-grounds/) [Adventure Guide

### Deep-Sea Fishing from a Superyacht: What the Bahamas Offers That Nowhere Else Can

Why the Bahamas is the world's premier destination for sport fishing from a yacht - from the Tongue of the Ocean to Bimini's marlin grounds and Andros' legendary bonefish flats.

Read](/intel/guide-deep-sea-fishing-superyacht/) [Destination Intel

### The Azores by Charter Yacht: Atlantic Crossroads for Whales and Bluewater Fishing

Nine volcanic islands on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge deliver sperm whales, grander blue marlin and the Atlantic's most storied yacht port, four hours from London.

Read](/intel/intel-azores/)

[All intel & guides](/intel/)