Malta Fishing Charters

Malta is a new fishing destination unknown to sport fishing anglers. The blue Maltese waters offer good fishing all the year round for classic fighting fish like Blue Fin Tuna, Swordfish, Albacore, Dorado and bottom fishing for Jewfish, Grouper, Snapper and so on.

Is fishing from land any good in Malta?

Yes and no. You need to be quite experienced with the local techniques to catch anything more than 100 grammes. You also need to know the places. You will find a variety of breams and mullets to catch on hand rods. You can also spin for Barracuda, Dorados and a variety of little tunnys. Fishing for bream is usually best in ports such as Valletta, Cirkewwa, Marfa. However you can try your luck anywhere along the shore line. Spinning is a little more delicate and you need to find deep drop offs. Best places are Bahrija (Blata Tal Melh) and Gozo in Marsalforn. Spinning for barracuda is also possible in Cirkewwa, Xemxija, Anchors Bay and various other places in the south of Malta.

And by boat?

The chances of catching fish by boat are much better! With a small 13 foot boat you can venture out 5km and you are in chance to catch anything from a 20kg grouper on deep sea lines, to an 80kg blue fin tuna. I have personally seen blue fin tuna shoals 2km away from the shore. The areas around Filfla are full of life where we locals catch Albacore, BFT, Swordfish, Dorado and more.

When to come?

Best time to come is June to September. Look out for Albacore in June/July and Dorado in August/September. Deep sea fishing is anytime during the year. Winter months can be dissapointing due to high winds.

The Boat

Bayliner Trophy 2352 25ft7'
Toilet facilities
Coolers for drinks and fish
Safety features - life jackets etc..
400m-500m electric reels for deep sea fishing
IGFA rules
500,000 Euro life insurance per person
Seats 6 persons (4 persons more comfortable)

The Trip

8hours - any time, ideally early morning - Weather permitting.
All fishing bait included.
Packed lunch, drinks included.
25mile radius around Maltese islands.
The captain will suggest which fish you can go for in this period, some big fish out there :-)
Pick-up any point including Gozo,Mgarr petrol station; pick-up from Marsascala is cheaper.
Fish of decent size can be kept and if desired cooked at an extra 8euro/person at a restuarant in the South of the island.

Price

Prices can vary depending on pickup, special needs, etc... Contact us with your wishes for an exact price. However to get an idea:

Price for 1 day 8 hour charter: 480 Euro pick up from Gozo, if the pick-up is from Marsascala its 460 Euro.
Deposit of 120 Euro to confirm the booking.
The captain will let us know one day in advance if weather is ok to go the next day (Wind force 3-4 maximum)