Antigua & Barbuda · Antigua Coast
WAHOO FISHING
IN ENGLISH HARBOUR
English Harbour is an outstanding destination for wahoo fishing, with peak season in January, February, March and good catches in April, May, June. Book a charter and target wahoo with local experts.
About Wahoo Fishing in English Harbour
One of the fastest fish in the ocean. Prized for firm, white flesh and blistering runs.
Wahoo are one of the fastest fish in the ocean, capable of bursts over 60 mph. These torpedo-shaped predators have a sleek, elongated body with vivid blue-black vertical bars on a bright silver-blue background. The bars become more vivid when the fish is excited or feeding. Their narrow, beak-like snout is filled with razor-sharp triangular teeth that can slice through bait (and fingers) instantly. When hooked, the initial run is blistering — often stripping 200+ yards of line in seconds before the fish slows.
Scientific name: Acanthocybium solandri
Wahoo Seasonal Calendar — English Harbour
Month-by-month availability for wahoo in English Harbour, AG.
How to Catch Wahoo in English Harbour
Techniques & Bait
High-speed trolling (12-18 knots) with skirted lures, Rapala Magnums, and wahoo bombs behind a planer is the most effective technique. Slow-trolling live blue runners or bonito on wire leaders near temperature breaks and current edges produces trophy fish. Deep-dropping live bait on a downrigger to 100-200 feet under the boat when wahoo are marked on the sonar accounts for many large fish. The key is wire leader — wahoo teeth cut anything else instantly.
Recommended Tackle
Heavy trolling rod, 50 lb class reel, 60-80 lb monofilament or braid, #7-#10 single-strand wire leader or heavy cable (wahoo teeth require wire). For live bait: medium-heavy spinning with wire leader.
Best Deep Sea Fishing Fishing Spots in English Harbour
Top spots where local captains target wahoo and other deep sea fishing species.
Southeast Shelf Edge
The shelf edge southeast of English Harbour drops into deep Atlantic water where blue marlin, wahoo, and yellowfin tuna concentrate along the depth break. English Harbour provides the closest access to Antigua's productive southeast offshore fishing grounds.
Antigua Bank South
The southern edge of the Antigua Bank drops into deep Caribbean water, creating a productive trolling lane for blue marlin, sailfish, and wahoo. Current rips along the bank edge mark the most productive zones for offshore trolling.
Guadeloupe Passage
The deep passage between Antigua and Guadeloupe channels Caribbean currents through a concentrated area where wahoo, yellowfin tuna, and mahi-mahi patrol current edges and temperature breaks. The passage is a major offshore destination for English Harbour-based charters.
Atlantic Offshore FADs
Fish Aggregating Devices deployed east of Antigua in deep Atlantic water attract mahi-mahi, wahoo, and blackfin tuna year-round. The FADs provide reliable offshore action accessible from English Harbour with a moderate run to deep water.
Other Species in English Harbour
More fish you can target while visiting English Harbour.
Wahoo Fishing in English Harbour — FAQ
The peak months for Wahoo fishing in English Harbour are January, February, March, November, December. During these months, Wahoo are most active and abundant in the English Harbour area.
Wahoo fishing charters in English Harbour are typically deep sea fishing trips. Prices vary by trip duration and group size. Most charters include all gear, bait, licenses, and fish cleaning.
High-speed trolling (12-18 knots) with skirted lures, Rapala Magnums, and wahoo bombs behind a planer is the most effective technique. Slow-trolling live blue runners or bonito on wire leaders near temperature breaks and current edges produces trophy fish. Deep-dropping live bait on a downrigger to 100-200 feet under the boat when wahoo are marked on the sonar accounts for many large fish. The key is wire leader — wahoo teeth cut anything else instantly.
No — when you book a charter in English Harbour, your captain provides all required Antigua & Barbuda fishing licenses as part of the trip.
Wahoo regulations in Antigua & Barbuda include minimum size limits and bag limits that vary by season. Your captain will know the current regulations and ensure compliance.
While targeting Wahoo in English Harbour, you may also catch Bonefish, Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Caribbean Red Snapper, Blue Marlin. Many charter trips target multiple species for the best action.
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