Antigua & Barbuda · Antigua Coast
WAHOO FISHING
IN ST. JOHN'S
St. John's 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 St. John's
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 — St. John's
Month-by-month availability for wahoo in St. John's, AG.
How to Catch Wahoo in St. John's
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 St. John's
Top spots where local captains target wahoo and other deep sea fishing species.
Antigua Bank Edge
The Antigua Bank's outer edge drops into deep Caribbean and Atlantic water, concentrating blue marlin, sailfish, wahoo, and yellowfin tuna along the shelf break. The bank extends for miles around Antigua and provides extensive offshore trolling grounds for charter boats.
North Atlantic Drop-Off
The shelf edge north of Antigua drops into deep Atlantic water where blue marlin, white marlin, and large wahoo patrol current seams and temperature breaks. The North Drop is the primary bluewater trolling ground for Antigua's sport-fishing fleet.
Caribbean FADs
Fish Aggregating Devices deployed in deep water around Antigua attract mahi-mahi, wahoo, and blackfin tuna to floating structure. The FADs are managed by Antigua's fisheries department and provide reliable offshore action for charter and private boats.
Barbuda Channel
The deep channel between Antigua and Barbuda funnels Atlantic currents through a productive zone where wahoo, yellowfin tuna, and blue marlin concentrate along current edges and temperature breaks. The channel is a key offshore fishing ground for Antigua-based boats.
Other Species in St. John's
More fish you can target while visiting St. John's.
Wahoo Fishing in St. John's — FAQ
The peak months for Wahoo fishing in St. John's are January, February, March, November, December. During these months, Wahoo are most active and abundant in the St. John's area.
Wahoo fishing charters in St. John's 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 St. John's, 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 St. John's, you may also catch Permit, Bonefish, Mahi Mahi, Mangrove Snapper, Yellowfin Tuna. Many charter trips target multiple species for the best action.
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