Grenada · Grenada Coast
BLUE MARLIN FISHING
IN CARRIACOU
Carriacou is an outstanding destination for blue marlin fishing, with peak season in June, July, August and good catches in January, February, March. Book a charter and target blue marlin with local experts.
About Blue Marlin Fishing in Carriacou
The ultimate big game fish. Spectacular fighters that can exceed 1,000 pounds.
Blue Marlin are the ultimate big game fish — the apex predator of the open ocean. These magnificent billfish can exceed 1,000 lbs and are found in warm, blue water worldwide. Their cobalt-blue back, silver-white belly, and prominent bill (upper jaw extension used for slashing through bait schools) make them unmistakable. When hooked, blue marlin are spectacularly acrobatic — greyhounding across the surface and launching themselves fully airborne, sometimes multiple times. Catching a blue marlin on rod and reel is considered one of fishing's ultimate achievements.
Scientific name: Makaira nigricans
Blue Marlin Seasonal Calendar — Carriacou
Month-by-month availability for blue marlin in Carriacou, GD.
How to Catch Blue Marlin in Carriacou
Techniques & Bait
Trolling large skirted lures (Moldcraft, Black Bart, Marlin Magic) in a spread behind the boat at 8-10 knots is the standard technique. Live bait trolling with large skipjack tuna, bonito, or blue runners under a bridge-mounted bait and switch setup targets the largest fish. Dredges (underwater teasers with hookless bait) are used to attract marlin to the spread. Pitch baiting — pulling a teaser close to the boat to draw in a marlin, then pitching a live bait — is the most exciting technique for experienced crews.
Recommended Tackle
80-130 lb class conventional trolling gear, roller guides, 80-130 lb monofilament, heavy cable leaders, size 10/0-12/0 hooks. Stand-up gear for experienced anglers. Fighting chair for fish over 500 lbs.
Best Deep Sea Fishing Fishing Spots in Carriacou
Top spots where local captains target blue marlin and other deep sea fishing species.
Grenadines Channel Deep
The deep channel between Carriacou and the northern Grenadines holds wahoo, yellowfin tuna, and mahi-mahi in strong Caribbean currents. The channel's deep water and current edges concentrate pelagic species within moderate range of Carriacou's harbors.
Kick 'em Jenny North
The northern approach to Kick 'em Jenny submarine volcano is accessible from Carriacou, where the seamount's nutrient-rich upwelling attracts wahoo, yellowfin tuna, and blue marlin. The volcanic activity creates unique fishing conditions found nowhere else in the Caribbean.
Carriacou Bank Edge
The outer edge of the Carriacou bank drops into deep Caribbean water where blue marlin, sailfish, and wahoo patrol the depth transition. The bank edge is Carriacou's primary offshore trolling ground and produces bluewater action year-round.
Petite Martinique FADs
Fish Aggregating Devices deployed east of Petite Martinique in deep Atlantic water attract mahi-mahi, wahoo, and blackfin tuna. The FADs provide reliable offshore action for charter and local fishing boats operating from Carriacou's harbors.
Other Species in Carriacou
More fish you can target while visiting Carriacou.
Blue Marlin Fishing in Carriacou — FAQ
The peak months for Blue Marlin fishing in Carriacou are June, July, August, September, October. During these months, Blue Marlin are most active and abundant in the Carriacou area.
Blue Marlin fishing charters in Carriacou are typically deep sea fishing trips. Prices vary by trip duration and group size. Most charters include all gear, bait, licenses, and fish cleaning.
Trolling large skirted lures (Moldcraft, Black Bart, Marlin Magic) in a spread behind the boat at 8-10 knots is the standard technique. Live bait trolling with large skipjack tuna, bonito, or blue runners under a bridge-mounted bait and switch setup targets the largest fish. Dredges (underwater teasers with hookless bait) are used to attract marlin to the spread. Pitch baiting — pulling a teaser close to the boat to draw in a marlin, then pitching a live bait — is the most exciting technique for experienced crews.
No — when you book a charter in Carriacou, your captain provides all required Grenada fishing licenses as part of the trip.
Blue Marlin regulations in Grenada include minimum size limits and bag limits that vary by season. Your captain will know the current regulations and ensure compliance.
While targeting Blue Marlin in Carriacou, you may also catch Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Mangrove Snapper, King Mackerel, Wahoo. Many charter trips target multiple species for the best action.
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