Fishing in Watamu, Malindi and Lamu

Big-game trolling and live bait off Watamu, sailfish off Malindi in November, jigging for GT, and 6 days of popping and jigging out of Lamu. Our own boats, our own crews.

Fishing trips

Every trip is private and quoted per boat. Seasons and target species are on each page.

On the waterFull day
Watamu full-day fishing: trolling and live bait
A full day of big-game fishing off Watamu, trolling and fishing live bait for wahoo, sailfish, marlin, yellowfin tuna and shark.
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On the waterHalf day or full day
Watamu jigging, half day or full day
Jigging the productive waters off Watamu for giant trevally, kingfish, tuna and other powerful reef and offshore predators.
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On the waterHalf day or full day
Prime sailfish season, Malindi and Watamu
Early November off Malindi and Watamu, trolling sailfish lures when a single day can bring several sailfish to the boat.
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On the water6 fishing days / 7–8 nights
Lamu GT hunting, 6 full fishing days
6 full days of GT popping and jigging around Lamu and Kiwayu, with 7 or 8 nights in Shela, a short walk from the boat.
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The boats

Watamu

Our Watamu fishing boat and service

Our main fishing boat in Watamu is a 31 ft sport-fishing boat powered by twin engines, designed for comfortable and reliable offshore fishing.

On board

The boat is well equipped with modern navigation and fishing equipment, including:

Garmin fishfinder
Marine radio
More than 8 fishing rods
Quality fishing lures and hooks
Life jackets and essential safety equipment
Professional equipment for trolling and live-bait fishing

You are accompanied by an experienced captain and fishing crew who know the local waters and fishing grounds.

Most importantly, we focus on friendly, customer-oriented service. We want every angler to feel comfortable, well looked after and free to concentrate on enjoying the fishing.

Our goal is simple: good service, a safe trip, and as much time as possible on the water chasing big fish.

The white and blue Al-Fathi sport-fishing boat with outriggers, moored in turquoise water

Lamu

Our Lamu jigging and popping boat

Our Lamu fishing operation runs a 42 ft Arabian Craft sport-fishing boat, powered by twin 300 HP engines and built for serious offshore fishing.

Boat and equipment

42 ft Arabian Craft
Twin 300 HP engines
Garmin fishfinder
Deep sounder
Well suited to GT popping and jigging
A qualified, experienced captain and crew
A comfortable, stable platform for offshore fishing

The boat is ideal for anglers targeting giant trevally (GT) and other powerful reef and offshore predators around Lamu.

The Pearl, a white centre-console boat with twin outboards, running across the Lamu channel

Flexible Lamu fishing

The Lamu fishing programme can also be arranged for groups of fewer than 4 anglers.

Trips can run from 4 days to more than 4 full days of fishing, so you can choose a programme that fits your schedule and your fishing goals.

Whether you are travelling as a small group or looking for a longer fishing adventure, we can put together a flexible Lamu package of popping and jigging, focused on giant trevally (GT) and other powerful reef and offshore predators.

Book early

To secure your preferred fishing dates and the boat, we recommend booking at least 4 months in advance, especially for the peak GT season.

Fishing slots are limited, so early booking is recommended.

Bringing your own GT tackle?

Rods, reels, braid, leaders, hooks, jigs, poppers and stick baits — what we recommend packing for a GT trip to Kenya, and why.

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Tell us when you want to fish.

Send your dates, how many anglers and what you are after. We will tell you honestly what is running then, and what it costs.

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