Blue Marlin
Blue marlin off Montego Bay typically run 100–300 lbs, with bigger fish pushing past 400 lbs. Our blue marlin fishing trips focus on the deep drop-off. When one lights up the spread, it's quite a sight.
🇯🇲 Iberostar Rose Hall Marina, Montego Bay
🇯🇲 Species Guide • Montego Bay
Fish Species to Catch in Montego Bay, Jamaica
Montego Bay's drop-off sits just minutes from the marina. Tell us what you'd love to catch and we'll help you plan a day looking for marlin, mahi-mahi, wahoo, tuna, sailfish or kingfish.
Marlin Fishing in Montego Bay
Our marlin fishing charters work the deep drop-off off Montego Bay, and marlin are possible on every trip length.
White Marlin
A smaller marlin with plenty of acrobatics. White marlin fishing charters can bring jump after jump on lighter tackle — a hard fight and a lovely photo.
Wahoo Fishing in Montego Bay
Wahoo hit a high-speed trolling spread and take off fast. Expect a screaming reel and a good fight, then firm white fillets that grill beautifully.
More on our wahoo fishing charters: wahoo fishing in Jamaica.
Yellowfin Tuna Fishing in Montego Bay
Tuna feed around bait schools and diving birds off Montego Bay. They put up a strong fight and are delicious fresh as sashimi or seared steaks.
More on our yellowfin tuna fishing charters: tuna fishing in Jamaica.
Sailfish Fishing in Montego Bay
Sailfish show along the drop-off year-round, with lit-up sails and long runs on the surface. Our sailfish fishing charters give you a good chance at a memorable photo when one shows up.
Kingfish and Dorado
Kingfish (King Mackerel)
Fast, hard-hitting mackerel that strike trolled baits near the reef edge. Kingfish fishing charters bring reliable action, and kingfish are great smoked or grilled.
Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Bright green and gold, fast and acrobatic. On dorado fishing charters we look for weed lines and floating debris offshore. They're fun to catch and excellent eating.
More Fish on the Reef and Offshore
Spanish Mackerel
Aggressive, toothy and quick. They keep the rods bent close to the reef edge and often show up on shorter coastal trips.
Snapper & Grouper
Our reef and bottom fishing targets. Reliable action for kids and beginners, and delicious on the plate. A good choice on the 4-hour trip when the offshore is rough.
Jacks & Bonito
Amberjack, horse-eye jack and bonito round out many days. Plenty of bend in the rod even when the big pelagics are slow.
Reef Favorites
Fast strikes close to the reef keep the rods bent on lighter tackle. These reliable reef catches show up year-round off Montego Bay.
When to Target Different Fish Species
Every species on this page is available year-round off Montego Bay, and catches vary with the season and conditions. Tell us which fish you'd like most and we'll plan the day around it.
Book a Private Fishing Charter
Choose a 4, 6 or 8-hour private charter for up to 12 guests. We'd love to hear what you'd like to catch.
Plan your tripSee real catches in our photo gallery, meet Vodka Shot, or read how we run a day of deep sea fishing off Montego Bay.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fish Species
Can we catch marlin on a half-day trip?
Yes. Marlin are possible on every trip length; longer trips give you more time offshore.
Which fish are in season?
All the species on this page are available year-round off Montego Bay. Catches vary by season and conditions.
Do we keep our catch?
Your catch is cleaned and filleted on board during the ride back, ready to take when you step off.
We'd love to have you aboard
Tell us what you'd like to catch and we'll help you plan the day.