When is the best time to fish in Martinique?

You can fish in Martinique year-round thanks to its tropical climate. December to February is the best all-around season: nearly every species (marlin, tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo) is around. It's peak season for deep-sea fishing.

When is blue marlin season in Martinique?

Blue marlin fishing peaks from December to February. You can still catch them for much of the year, with a relative lull in spring (April–May).

When can you catch yellowfin tuna in Martinique?

Yellowfin tuna are around all year, with peaks from November to February. They're the most consistent species off Martinique.

When is sailfish season in Martinique?

Atlantic sailfish are caught mostly in summer: July and August are the best months, with a good window from June to September.

Can you fish in Martinique in summer and during the rainy season?

Yes. Summer is an excellent time for Atlantic sailfish, and yellowfin tuna and wahoo are still around. Inshore fishing is productive all year. There are always fish to chase, whatever the season.

Best Time to Fish in Martinique

With its tropical climate and pelagic fish that never really leave, Martinique is a year-round fishing destination. But if you're after a specific species — marlin, tuna, sailfish — some months are clearly better than others. Here's a detailed look at the best time to fish in Martinique.

Martinique fishing calendar, month by month

How good the deep-sea fishing is, species by species and month by month, based on Captain Thierry's experience off Case-Pilote:

Fishing quality by species and by month: ★★★ peak season, ★★ good, ★ slow, – off-season.
Species	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Blue marlin	★★★	★★★	★★	★	★	★★	★★	★★	★★	★★	★★	★★★
Yellowfin tuna	★★★	★★★	★★	★★	★★	★★	★★	★★	★★	★★	★★★	★★★
Atlantic sailfish	★★	★★	★	★	★	★★	★★★	★★★	★★	★★	★★	★★
Mahi-mahi (dorado)	★★★	★★★	★★	★	–	–	–	–	–	–	★★	★★★
Wahoo	★★★	★★★	★★★	★★	★★	★★	★★	★★	★★	★★	★★	★★★

Peak season
Good
Slow
Off-season

In short: December to February is the best all-around season, with nearly every species present. If you want to maximize your odds, that's the time to come.

The best time to fish in Martinique, season by season

December to February — peak season

This is the height of the season for deep-sea fishing in Martinique: blue marlin, yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi and wahoo all show up. If your vacation falls in these months, you're in luck: it's the best time of year.

March to May — the transition

Wahoo fishing stays excellent in March, and yellowfin tuna are still around. Marlin and mahi-mahi action slows a bit, making this a quieter stretch, ideal for a more laid-back day on the water.

June to August — sailfish summer

Enter the Atlantic sailfish: July and August are its best months. Yellowfin tuna and wahoo round out the picture for some great summer trips.

September to November — the comeback

The season gradually picks back up. Yellowfin tuna action ramps up again in November, a sign that peak season is on its way.

Martinique fishing season by species

Blue marlin — at its peak from December to February.
Yellowfin tuna — year-round, peaking from November to February.
Atlantic sailfish — mostly in summer, July–August.
Mahi-mahi — around the FADs (fish aggregating devices), November to February.
Wahoo — year-round, best from December to April.

For sizes, techniques and everything else about these fish, read what fish you can catch in Martinique and our complete Martinique deep-sea fishing guide.

What about inshore fishing?

Good news for families: inshore fishing in Martinique is productive all year. Jacks, snappers, porgies and wahoo are caught along the coast in every season, in calm water. It's the ideal trip, whenever you visit.

Whatever the season, come aboard

The bottom line: there are always fish to chase off Martinique. Pick your date based on the species you're dreaming of, and the captain will take you to the right place at the right time.

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When Is the Best Time to Fish in Martinique?