Grenada · Grenada Coast
KING MACKEREL FISHING
IN ST. GEORGE'S
St. George's is an outstanding destination for king mackerel fishing, with peak season in January, February, March and good catches in May, June, July. Book a charter and target king mackerel with local experts.
About King Mackerel Fishing in St. George's
Also called Kingfish. A fast, hard-fighting fish found near reefs and wrecks. Popular for smoking.
King Mackerel — called "Kingfish" or "Kings" — are fast, hard-fighting predators found from the Gulf to the mid-Atlantic. These streamlined fish are built for speed, with a silver body, iridescent blue-green back, and a deeply forked tail. The lateral line dips sharply downward below the second dorsal fin, distinguishing kings from similar species. They are voracious feeders that attack bait at incredible speed, making hookups explosive.
Scientific name: Scomberomorus cavalla
King Mackerel Seasonal Calendar — St. George's
Month-by-month availability for king mackerel in St. George's, GD.
How to Catch King Mackerel in St. George's
Techniques & Bait
Slow-trolling live bait is the classic technique — rigging large live blue runners, goggle-eyes, or threadfin herring on stinger rigs (a lead hook through the nose and a trailing treble near the tail) and slow-trolling near reef edges, wrecks, and temperature breaks. Dead bait (cigar minnows, ribbonfish) rigged on king mackerel "stinger" rigs trolled with a duster or sea witch produce well. Casting live bait to visible surface-feeding schools is exciting. Fast-trolling with spoons (Drone, Clark) and planers covers water efficiently.
Recommended Tackle
Medium-heavy spinning or conventional rod (7 ft), 5000+ reel, 20-30 lb braid, long wire leader (single-strand #5-#7 or multi-strand wire — kings have razor teeth that cut fluorocarbon).
Best Nearshore Fishing Spots in St. George's
Top spots where local captains target king mackerel and other nearshore species.
Moliniere Reef
The reef system at Moliniere Bay features healthy coral formations and the Underwater Sculpture Park in 15-50 feet of water. The reef holds yellowtail snapper, grouper, barracuda, and queen triggerfish around the sculptures and natural coral structure. The site is one of Grenada's most productive nearshore fishing destinations.
Boss Reef
Boss Reef off Grenada's southwest coast is a large reef system in 30-60 feet of water that holds grouper, lane snapper, and large barracuda. The reef's position in the Caribbean current path brings nutrients and baitfish that support a dense food chain.
Grand Anse Reef
The reef off Grand Anse beach features coral heads and rocky structure in 20-50 feet of water that hold yellowtail snapper, hogfish, and bar jacks. The reef parallels the famous beach and is within easy range of St. George's marinas.
Point Salines Wreck
A steel-hulled wreck resting near Point Salines on Grenada's southwestern tip serves as an artificial reef attracting grouper, barracuda, and large schools of grunts in 40-60 feet of water. The wreck's location near the airport runway is a convenient nearshore destination for charter boats.
Other Species in St. George's
More fish you can target while visiting St. George's.
King Mackerel Fishing in St. George's — FAQ
The peak months for King Mackerel fishing in St. George's are January, February, March, April, November, December. During these months, King Mackerel are most active and abundant in the St. George's area.
King Mackerel fishing charters in St. George's are typically nearshore trips. Prices vary by trip duration and group size. Most charters include all gear, bait, licenses, and fish cleaning.
Slow-trolling live bait is the classic technique — rigging large live blue runners, goggle-eyes, or threadfin herring on stinger rigs (a lead hook through the nose and a trailing treble near the tail) and slow-trolling near reef edges, wrecks, and temperature breaks. Dead bait (cigar minnows, ribbonfish) rigged on king mackerel "stinger" rigs trolled with a duster or sea witch produce well. Casting live bait to visible surface-feeding schools is exciting. Fast-trolling with spoons (Drone, Clark) and planers covers water efficiently.
No — when you book a charter in St. George's, your captain provides all required Grenada fishing licenses as part of the trip.
King Mackerel 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 King Mackerel in St. George's, you may also catch Yellowfin Tuna, Mangrove Snapper, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna. Many charter trips target multiple species for the best action.
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