Fujairah, UAE
Targets: Mahi/dorado + rainbow runner, bonito, longtail tuna, wahoo trevally, etc.
Ledge jigging - amberjack, bigger tuna, snappers.
Best time: Mahi season July to January/February. Ledge jigging October to March
Price: Mahi trip USD 550 for a half day, whole boat (5 hour trip)
Ledge jigging or deep drop trip USD 850 full day, whole boat (8 hour trip)
Recommended number of anglers on the boat: 1 to 5
Please contact us to book - single angler spot (shared trip) or whole boat booking
Trip Info & Insights
Live bait fishing for the mahi is my personal favourite. Although they will also go for poppers, lures, jigs, etc. If they get a bit shy for artificials, live bait always does the trick. You never know what will eat your live bait and there is a good chance of rainbow runner, small tuna and even sailfish! The mahi tend to be smaller on average (but very plentiful) at the start of the season in July and then get bigger (but fewer) towards the end of the season in January.
Gear: Depends on the size of the mahi but medium spinning or live bait set up, 5000, 6000, 8000 reel. PE 2 to 3. 40lb to 50lb leader.
How to get there: An easy drive from Dubai
Optional add on experiences to compliment the fishing:
- Explore Fujairah's beaches and coastline
Pictures of the boat and recent catches:
