Grenada · Grenada Coast
BLUE MARLIN FISHING
IN GRAND ANSE
Grand Anse 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 Grand Anse
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 — Grand Anse
Month-by-month availability for blue marlin in Grand Anse, GD.
How to Catch Blue Marlin in Grand Anse
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 Grand Anse
Top spots where local captains target blue marlin and other deep sea fishing species.
Southwest Shelf Edge
The shelf edge southwest of Grand Anse drops into deep Caribbean water where blue marlin, wahoo, and yellowfin tuna patrol the depth transition. The southwest drop is Grand Anse's closest offshore fishing ground and the primary destination for bluewater charters.
Grenada Bank South
The southern edge of the Grenada Bank provides extensive trolling grounds for blue marlin, sailfish, and wahoo along the depth break where the bank drops into the deep Caribbean basin. Current rips along the bank edge mark productive trolling lanes.
Grenadines Channel
The deep channel between Grenada and the Grenadine Islands funnels Caribbean currents through a productive passage where wahoo, yellowfin tuna, and mahi-mahi concentrate along current edges. The channel is a major offshore destination for Grand Anse-based charter boats.
South Caribbean FADs
Fish Aggregating Devices deployed south of Grenada in deep Caribbean water attract mahi-mahi, wahoo, and blackfin tuna to floating structure. Grand Anse provides the closest base for accessing the productive southern FAD sites.
Other Species in Grand Anse
More fish you can target while visiting Grand Anse.
Blue Marlin Fishing in Grand Anse — FAQ
The peak months for Blue Marlin fishing in Grand Anse are June, July, August, September, October. During these months, Blue Marlin are most active and abundant in the Grand Anse area.
Blue Marlin fishing charters in Grand Anse 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 Grand Anse, 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 Grand Anse, you may also catch Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Caribbean Red Snapper, Amberjack, Wahoo. Many charter trips target multiple species for the best action.
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