Bahamas Fishing Charters Blog

Tarpon are an ancient species of fish that have been cruising the earth’s waters for more than 125 million years. They are a well-known game species, famous for their strength, resiliency, and acrobatics. Generally considered a catch-and-release species, this fish has little food value. Peak season in the Bahamas runs from April through July.

The sailfish is a species of billfish that inhabit the warmer parts of the ocean all over the world. Although not considered a delicacy, they are prized as game fish and known as the fastest swimmers in the ocean, attaining speeds of 68 miles an hour.

The kingfish, also known as the king mackerel (Scomberomorus cavalla) is a migratory species of fish that belongs to the tuna family. Unlike the northern kingfish (croaker) which is much smaller and regulated to the eastern seaboard inlets and estuaries, the king mackerel is a larger commercial and recreationally-caught game fish that appears in heavy concentrations in the Gulf Coast region, Florida and the Bahamas.

Amberjack is the name to the three species of Atlantic fish, which includes two different jacks and the pompanos. These fish are members of the Carangidea family. The Amberjack is a prevalent species of fish in the Bahamas

Known as one of the most ferocious fish in the sea, catching a Barracuda during your Bahamas fishing trip can be one of the most rewarding and fulfilling experiences of your entire vacation.