Grenada · Grenada Coast
YELLOWFIN TUNA FISHING
IN ST. GEORGE'S
St. George's 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 St. George's
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 — St. George's
Month-by-month availability for yellowfin tuna in St. George's, GD.
How to Catch Yellowfin Tuna in St. George's
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 St. George's
Top spots where local captains target yellowfin tuna 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.
Yellowfin Tuna Fishing in St. George's — FAQ
The peak months for Yellowfin Tuna fishing in St. George's are January, February, March, April, May, June. During these months, Yellowfin Tuna are most active and abundant in the St. George's area.
Yellowfin Tuna 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.
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 St. George's, 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 St. George's, you may also catch King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Mangrove Snapper, Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna. Many charter trips target multiple species for the best action.
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