Saint-Martin · Saint-Martin Coast
YELLOWFIN TUNA FISHING
IN MARIGOT
Marigot 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 Marigot
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 — Marigot
Month-by-month availability for yellowfin tuna in Marigot, MF.
How to Catch Yellowfin Tuna in Marigot
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 Marigot
Top spots where local captains target yellowfin tuna 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.
Yellowfin Tuna Fishing in Marigot — FAQ
The peak months for Yellowfin Tuna fishing in Marigot are January, February, March, April, May, June. During these months, Yellowfin Tuna are most active and abundant in the Marigot area.
Yellowfin Tuna 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.
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 Marigot, your captain provides all required Saint-Martin fishing licenses as part of the trip.
Yellowfin Tuna 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 Yellowfin Tuna in Marigot, you may also catch Mahi Mahi, Mangrove Snapper, King Mackerel, Wahoo, Blue Marlin. Many charter trips target multiple species for the best action.
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