Grenada · Grenada Coast
YELLOWFIN TUNA FISHING
IN CARRIACOU
Carriacou is an outstanding destination for yellowfin tuna fishing, with peak season in January, February, March and good catches in July, August, September. Book a charter and target yellowfin tuna with local experts.
About Yellowfin Tuna Fishing in Carriacou
A powerful open-water predator prized for sashimi-grade flesh. Found in blue water near rips and structure.
Yellowfin Tuna are among the most powerful and prized offshore gamefish in the world. Their torpedo-shaped body is designed for sustained high-speed swimming, with a dark metallic blue back, silver-gold sides, and bright yellow finlets and fins that give them their name. Mature yellowfin develop extraordinarily long second dorsal and anal fins that sweep back like sickles. These warm-blooded fish (one of few fish that can maintain elevated body temperature) are found in deep blue water near oil rigs, floating debris, and temperature breaks. Their sashimi-grade flesh is among the finest seafood in the world.
Scientific name: Thunnus albacares
Yellowfin Tuna Seasonal Calendar — Carriacou
Month-by-month availability for yellowfin tuna in Carriacou, GD.
How to Catch Yellowfin Tuna in Carriacou
Techniques & Bait
Chunking (cutting fresh baitfish into chunks and creating a chum slick) with yellowfin tuna hooks baited with fresh chunk bait is deadly when fish are located near structure or rigs. Live bait (hardtails, blue runners, goggle-eyes) drifted on the surface or at depth with a balloon or kite produces the largest fish. Trolling with cedar plugs, skirted ballyhoo, and spreader bars at 6-8 knots covers water when fish are scattered. Jigging with heavy butterfly jigs under the boat when fish are marked on the sounder is increasingly popular.
Recommended Tackle
Heavy conventional rod, 50-80 lb class reel, 65-100 lb braid, 80-130 lb fluorocarbon leader (at least 15 feet), 7/0-9/0 circle hooks. For chunking: medium-heavy spinning with 40-65 lb braid. Stand-up gear for fish over 100 lbs.
Best Deep Sea Fishing Fishing Spots in Carriacou
Top spots where local captains target yellowfin tuna 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.
Yellowfin Tuna Fishing in Carriacou — FAQ
The peak months for Yellowfin Tuna fishing in Carriacou are January, February, March, April, May, June. During these months, Yellowfin Tuna are most active and abundant in the Carriacou area.
Yellowfin Tuna 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.
Chunking (cutting fresh baitfish into chunks and creating a chum slick) with yellowfin tuna hooks baited with fresh chunk bait is deadly when fish are located near structure or rigs. Live bait (hardtails, blue runners, goggle-eyes) drifted on the surface or at depth with a balloon or kite produces the largest fish. Trolling with cedar plugs, skirted ballyhoo, and spreader bars at 6-8 knots covers water when fish are scattered. Jigging with heavy butterfly jigs under the boat when fish are marked on the sounder is increasingly popular.
No — when you book a charter in Carriacou, your captain provides all required Grenada fishing licenses as part of the trip.
Yellowfin Tuna 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 Yellowfin Tuna in Carriacou, you may also catch King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Mangrove Snapper, Blue Marlin, Wahoo. Many charter trips target multiple species for the best action.
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