Grenada · Grenada Coast
SAILFISH FISHING
IN GRAND ANSE
Grand Anse is an outstanding destination for sailfish fishing, with peak season in January, February, March and good catches in May, June, December. Book a charter and target sailfish with local experts.
About Sailfish Fishing in Grand Anse
The fastest fish in the ocean with spectacular aerial displays. A premier sport fish.
Sailfish are the fastest fish in the ocean (capable of 68 mph) and one of the most spectacular to catch. Named for their enormous dorsal fin (the "sail") which they raise to herd baitfish and display during fights. Their body is dark blue on top with silver sides and white belly, adorned with rows of light blue spots. When excited, their body color shifts dramatically — vivid blues, purples, and copper flashes across their skin in real time. Stuart, Florida is known as the Sailfish Capital of the World.
Scientific name: Istiophorus platypterus
Sailfish Seasonal Calendar — Grand Anse
Month-by-month availability for sailfish in Grand Anse, GD.
How to Catch Sailfish in Grand Anse
Techniques & Bait
Live bait kite fishing — suspending live goggle-eyes, blue runners, or threadfin herring from a kite so they skip and splash on the surface — is the #1 technique in South Florida. Slow-trolling live ballyhoo on circle hooks with a lead weight and wind-on leader produces consistent results. Trolling natural rigged ballyhoo behind a dredge teaser is the classic "meat fishing" approach. Sight-casting to "free-jumping" sailfish (fish jumping out of the water to stun bait) with live bait is unforgettable.
Recommended Tackle
Medium-heavy spinning or 20-30 lb class conventional, 30-40 lb fluorocarbon leader (no wire — sailfish are leader shy), 5/0-7/0 circle hooks, kite fishing setup. Fly fishing for sailfish on a 12-weight is considered the ultimate fly rod challenge.
Best Deep Sea Fishing Fishing Spots in Grand Anse
Top spots where local captains target sailfish 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.
Sailfish Fishing in Grand Anse — FAQ
The peak months for Sailfish fishing in Grand Anse are January, February, March, April. During these months, Sailfish are most active and abundant in the Grand Anse area.
Sailfish 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.
Live bait kite fishing — suspending live goggle-eyes, blue runners, or threadfin herring from a kite so they skip and splash on the surface — is the #1 technique in South Florida. Slow-trolling live ballyhoo on circle hooks with a lead weight and wind-on leader produces consistent results. Trolling natural rigged ballyhoo behind a dredge teaser is the classic "meat fishing" approach. Sight-casting to "free-jumping" sailfish (fish jumping out of the water to stun bait) with live bait is unforgettable.
No — when you book a charter in Grand Anse, your captain provides all required Grenada fishing licenses as part of the trip.
Sailfish 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 Sailfish in Grand Anse, you may also catch Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Caribbean Red Snapper, Wahoo, Amberjack. Many charter trips target multiple species for the best action.
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