Grenada · Grenada Coast
SAILFISH FISHING
IN ST. GEORGE'S
St. George's 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 St. George's
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 — St. George's
Month-by-month availability for sailfish in St. George's, GD.
How to Catch Sailfish in St. George's
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 St. George's
Top spots where local captains target sailfish and other deep sea fishing species.
Grenada Bank Edge
The Grenada Bank's outer edge drops into deep Caribbean water where blue marlin, sailfish, wahoo, and yellowfin tuna patrol the shelf break. The bank extends for miles around Grenada and provides extensive offshore trolling grounds. Grenada is known as the "Spice Island" of sportfishing.
South Coast Drop-Off
The shelf edge south of St. George's drops rapidly into deep Caribbean water where blue marlin, white marlin, and large wahoo concentrate along temperature breaks and current seams. The south coast drop-off is accessible within a short run from St. George's harbor.
Caribbean FADs
Fish Aggregating Devices deployed around Grenada attract mahi-mahi, wahoo, and blackfin tuna to floating structure in deep Caribbean water. Grenada's FAD program is one of the most active in the Eastern Caribbean, providing reliable offshore action year-round.
Kick 'em Jenny Seamount
Kick 'em Jenny is a submarine volcano north of Grenada that rises from the deep Caribbean floor. The seamount's volcanic vents create nutrient-rich upwelling that attracts an extraordinary food chain, concentrating wahoo, yellowfin tuna, and blue marlin along the depth changes surrounding the seamount.
Other Species in St. George's
More fish you can target while visiting St. George's.
Sailfish Fishing in St. George's — FAQ
The peak months for Sailfish fishing in St. George's are January, February, March, April. During these months, Sailfish are most active and abundant in the St. George's area.
Sailfish fishing charters in St. George's 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 St. George's, 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 St. George's, you may also catch Yellowfin Tuna, Mangrove Snapper, King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Blue Marlin. Many charter trips target multiple species for the best action.
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