1. Maldives

Fishing in the Maldives

Fishing in the Maldives is internationally known for saltwater fishing targeting tuna, giant trevally, and reef-associated predators. Both traditional pole-and-line fishing and modern sportfishing are popular across the atolls.

Types of species in the Maldives

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Biggest catches in the Maldives

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Maldives fishing reports

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Mawa Faro

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Giant trevally

Ariyaddu Channel

45 in · 58 lb

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Moon wrasse

Wadu Channel

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Sixbar wrasse

Wadu Channel

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Common parrotfish

Wadu Channel

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Flat needlefish

Wadu Channel

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Northern red snapper

Noliwang Faro

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Mangrove snapper

Noliwang Faro

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Schoolmaster snapper

Noliwang Faro

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Common bluestripe snapper

Noliwang Faro

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FAQ about fishing in the Maldives

Some of the most popular species anglers target in the Maldives include Trevally, Tuna, and Snapper. The best species often depend on season, water type, and location within the country.

For more detailed, real-time insights, the shows which species are being caught near you and what baits are working best across the Maldives.
Some of the most popular fishing spots in the Maldives include Wadu Channel, Fulidu Channel, and Kardiva Channel. Anglers across the country fish a wide range of waters, with opportunities varying by region and season.

With the , you can explore local hotspots anywhere in the Maldives, see recent catches, and find out what's working near you.