The FishingKenya's deep sea fishing season starts around the beginning of July and runs through to April. By March The Southeast Monsoon (Kusi) blows bringing with it cooler air, this continues into November, when the wind usually changes to the warmer Northeast (Kaskazi) and along with this comes the calmer warmer waters.
Many fish are not resident but migrate through Kenyan waters and although we can usually predict the best time to fish for particular species, the exact time depends on water temperature, availability of food, current, water clarity, etc. |
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Big Fish Mombasa actively promotes tag and release of all Sharks and Billfish.
Tag & Release Programme
Data from the tag and release programme in Kenya has noted a Striped Marlin previously tagged in Kenya waters, was again caught approximately 600 miles off Perth, Western Australia. The Striped Marlin had travelled this distance in less than 200 days, thus confirming that these fish are annual global travellers.
Tag & Release Programme
Data from the tag and release programme in Kenya has noted a Striped Marlin previously tagged in Kenya waters, was again caught approximately 600 miles off Perth, Western Australia. The Striped Marlin had travelled this distance in less than 200 days, thus confirming that these fish are annual global travellers.
The main billfish season (Sailfish and Marlin) usually kicks off around October and continues through till late March. Although Sailfish and Black Marlin often come inshore in numbers in July and August making for some great sports fishing.
The best months for Blue & Striped Marlin are January to late March, but be warned this time is very popular with many anglers so early booking is recommended.
The best months for Blue & Striped Marlin are January to late March, but be warned this time is very popular with many anglers so early booking is recommended.
Each year, large schools of Yellowfin Tuna migrate up the coast of Kenya just off the shores of Mtwapa, making Mtwapa one of the top destinations for sportsfishing anglers who come to Kenya, just to target this strong fighting fish. Pound for pound, Yellowfin Tuna put up the best fight of just about any fish in the ocean and are one of the most sought after sport fish in the ocean.
These brutes are known to make explosive strikes on lures, and mix up the fight with a series of reel burning runs and deep dives. These hard fighting fish are one of the biggest prizes of anglers that come to Kenya each year to fish. The main Yellowfin Tuna season, typically runs from August through to the end of October.
Add to this the fantastic bottom fishing we enjoy for Red Snapper, Grey Snapper, Grouper and other reef fish you could not ask for more!
These brutes are known to make explosive strikes on lures, and mix up the fight with a series of reel burning runs and deep dives. These hard fighting fish are one of the biggest prizes of anglers that come to Kenya each year to fish. The main Yellowfin Tuna season, typically runs from August through to the end of October.
Add to this the fantastic bottom fishing we enjoy for Red Snapper, Grey Snapper, Grouper and other reef fish you could not ask for more!
