The blue waters of the Maldives is full of corals and fish. No wonder that fishing is the primary source of income for most locals. Tourists who come over to the Maldives, can’t help but be curious to try out fishing for themselves. Adventure and excitement combined with a lot of patients is what makes this sport appealing, the sense of accomplishment when you finally catch a fish.

A school of Bluefin Trevally

When and where to fish in the Maldives.
Hop aboard a motorized boat or a traditional dhoni for your fishing trip in the Maldives. During the monsoon season is the best time to go fishing, this is during the months of mid-June to July. The best time to go fishing is in the morning, the weather is good, the water is calm, so one can expect a good catch at this time of the day. There are a lot of fishing spots in the Maldives, one just needs to throw in a hook and surely one will catch a fish. Nothing can be more exciting than reeling in your first catch. Expect to catch little tuna, dolphin fish, rainbow runner, jack, trevally and barracuda all abundant in the waters of the Maldives. Night fishing is another attraction in the Maldives that is fast becoming very popular, for those who are looking for some extra adventure and excitement during their vacation in the Maldives, this is the perfect action packed activity for you, reel in groupers, snappers, emperors, jacks and squirrel fish.

A school of Humpback Snappers

Most resorts in the Maldives provide you with your needs for fishing,rods, speedboats, hooks and baits will be provided by the resort. Well trained staff can also go with you on these trips to assist you in anyway they can. Even if you are a first timer, people on board will help you and make this a memorable experience. So what are you waiting for, come to the Maldives and have a tropical vacation you will never forget.