Wahoo

Species · Year-Round · Fast & Furious

Rating: 4.9 / 5

Wahoo are among the fastest fish in the ocean, capable of bursts around 60mph, and they hit Barbados trolling spreads reliably year-round with a clear peak from November through March. Average fish run 20-40lbs with trophies over 60lbs. They fight hard on the initial run but don't have the stamina of billfish, which makes for a lively but manageable battle. Wahoo is one of the best eating fish in the region — firm, white, mild — and most charter captains will clean and bag your catch for the kitchen.

Highlights: 60 mph · Year-Round · Peak Nov-Mar · 20-40 lbs avg · Great Eating

About fishing in Barbados

Barbados sits on world-class deep sea fishing grounds just 15 minutes offshore. Blue marlin up to 500lbs, mahi-mahi, wahoo, and yellowfin tuna are caught year-round. The flying fish — the national symbol — peaks November to June. Over 17 charter boats operate from Bridgetown Harbour with half-day trips from

75. Shore fishing is free from any pier or coastline, no licence needed. Annual tournaments including the Barbados Game Fishing Association competitions offer serious prize money. The Oistins fish market sells the freshest catch daily, straight off the boats. This is the complete Barbados fishing guide — charters, tournaments, species, seasons, and spots.

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