Sint Maarten · Sint Maarten Coast
WAHOO FISHING
IN SIMPSON BAY
Simpson Bay 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 Simpson Bay
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 — Simpson Bay
Month-by-month availability for wahoo in Simpson Bay, SX.
How to Catch Wahoo in Simpson Bay
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 Simpson Bay
Top spots where local captains target wahoo and other deep sea fishing species.
West Bank Drop-Off
The shelf edge west of Simpson Bay drops into deep Caribbean water where blue marlin, sailfish, and wahoo patrol the depth transition. The drop-off is the closest offshore fishing ground to Simpson Bay's marinas, making it a productive destination for half-day bluewater charters.
Anguilla Channel
The deep channel between Sint Maarten and Anguilla funnels Caribbean currents through a narrow passage, concentrating wahoo, yellowfin tuna, and mahi-mahi along current edges. The channel produces best when wind and current create defined rips and color changes.
Saba Bank Northwest
The northwestern edge of Saba Bank is accessible from Simpson Bay and offers deep-drop fishing for queen snapper and silk snapper along the bank's vertical walls, with wahoo and tuna trolling along the bank edges. The remote location means less pressure and larger fish.
Offshore FADs
Fish Aggregating Devices deployed in deep water west and south of Sint Maarten attract mahi-mahi, wahoo, and blackfin tuna to floating structure in the open Caribbean. The FADs are reliable producers for Simpson Bay charter boats during the spring and summer pelagic season.
Other Species in Simpson Bay
More fish you can target while visiting Simpson Bay.
Wahoo Fishing in Simpson Bay — FAQ
The peak months for Wahoo fishing in Simpson Bay are January, February, March, November, December. During these months, Wahoo are most active and abundant in the Simpson Bay area.
Wahoo fishing charters in Simpson Bay 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 Simpson Bay, your captain provides all required Sint Maarten fishing licenses as part of the trip.
Wahoo regulations in Sint Maarten 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 Simpson Bay, you may also catch Mahi Mahi, Caribbean Red Snapper, Yellowfin Tuna, Amberjack, Blue Marlin. Many charter trips target multiple species for the best action.
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