Saint-Martin · Saint-Martin Coast
WAHOO FISHING
IN MARIGOT
Marigot is an outstanding destination for wahoo fishing, with peak season in January, February, March and good catches in April, May, June. Book a charter and target wahoo with local experts.
About Wahoo Fishing in Marigot
One of the fastest fish in the ocean. Prized for firm, white flesh and blistering runs.
Wahoo are one of the fastest fish in the ocean, capable of bursts over 60 mph. These torpedo-shaped predators have a sleek, elongated body with vivid blue-black vertical bars on a bright silver-blue background. The bars become more vivid when the fish is excited or feeding. Their narrow, beak-like snout is filled with razor-sharp triangular teeth that can slice through bait (and fingers) instantly. When hooked, the initial run is blistering — often stripping 200+ yards of line in seconds before the fish slows.
Scientific name: Acanthocybium solandri
Wahoo Seasonal Calendar — Marigot
Month-by-month availability for wahoo in Marigot, MF.
How to Catch Wahoo in Marigot
Techniques & Bait
High-speed trolling (12-18 knots) with skirted lures, Rapala Magnums, and wahoo bombs behind a planer is the most effective technique. Slow-trolling live blue runners or bonito on wire leaders near temperature breaks and current edges produces trophy fish. Deep-dropping live bait on a downrigger to 100-200 feet under the boat when wahoo are marked on the sonar accounts for many large fish. The key is wire leader — wahoo teeth cut anything else instantly.
Recommended Tackle
Heavy trolling rod, 50 lb class reel, 60-80 lb monofilament or braid, #7-#10 single-strand wire leader or heavy cable (wahoo teeth require wire). For live bait: medium-heavy spinning with wire leader.
Best Deep Sea Fishing Fishing Spots in Marigot
Top spots where local captains target wahoo and other deep sea fishing species.
North Drop-Off
The shelf edge north of Saint-Martin drops into deep Atlantic water where blue marlin, wahoo, and yellowfin tuna patrol the depth transition. The North Drop-Off is the primary offshore trolling ground for Marigot-based charters, with productive water within 10-15 miles of the harbor.
Anguilla Passage
The deep passage between Saint-Martin and Anguilla channels Atlantic currents through a concentrated area, creating productive fishing for wahoo, mahi-mahi, and yellowfin tuna along current edges. The passage is accessible from Marigot in a short run north.
Tintamarre Deep
The deep water northeast of Tintamarre Island marks where the island shelf drops into the Atlantic, attracting blue marlin, white marlin, and sailfish along the depth change. The area produces best during the summer billfish season from April through October.
Atlantic Seamounts
Underwater seamounts northeast of Saint-Martin rise from the deep Atlantic floor, creating current disruptions that aggregate baitfish, wahoo, and yellowfin tuna. These remote features require a longer run from Marigot but offer less-pressured offshore fishing with larger average fish.
Other Species in Marigot
More fish you can target while visiting Marigot.
Wahoo Fishing in Marigot — FAQ
The peak months for Wahoo fishing in Marigot are January, February, March, November, December. During these months, Wahoo are most active and abundant in the Marigot area.
Wahoo fishing charters in Marigot are typically deep sea fishing trips. Prices vary by trip duration and group size. Most charters include all gear, bait, licenses, and fish cleaning.
High-speed trolling (12-18 knots) with skirted lures, Rapala Magnums, and wahoo bombs behind a planer is the most effective technique. Slow-trolling live blue runners or bonito on wire leaders near temperature breaks and current edges produces trophy fish. Deep-dropping live bait on a downrigger to 100-200 feet under the boat when wahoo are marked on the sonar accounts for many large fish. The key is wire leader — wahoo teeth cut anything else instantly.
No — when you book a charter in Marigot, your captain provides all required Saint-Martin fishing licenses as part of the trip.
Wahoo regulations in Saint-Martin include minimum size limits and bag limits that vary by season. Your captain will know the current regulations and ensure compliance.
While targeting Wahoo in Marigot, you may also catch Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Mangrove Snapper, King Mackerel, Blue Marlin. Many charter trips target multiple species for the best action.
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