Prime sailfish season, Malindi and Watamu
- How long
- Half day or full day
- Starting from
- From the beach at Malindi or Watamu
- Prime period
- Early November
- Technique
- Trolling with sailfish lures
- We recommend
- 3–4 consecutive fishing days
Early November is an exciting time for sailfish around Malindi, when conditions can be highly productive. At the peak of the period, anglers may have the chance of several sailfish in a single day.
If sailfish are what you are here for, we recommend booking at least 3 to 4 consecutive fishing days, to maximise your time on the water and your chances during this productive window.
From Malindi
Leaving from the beach at Malindi
Half-day fishing is possible. Full-day fishing depends on boat availability and arrangements.
- 07:00
The boat leaves the beach
We head out to the productive offshore grounds of Malindi and Watamu, trolling specialised sailfish lures.
From Watamu
Leaving from Watamu beach
Full-day fishing is available. Other arrangements can be made depending on availability.
- 06:00
The boat leaves Watamu beach
An early departure, so that we reach the fishing grounds during the most productive hours and make the most of your time on the water.
The fishing programme
- Main technique: trolling
- Target species: sailfish
- Trolling with specialised sailfish lures
- Full-day offshore fishing available
- Half-day fishing can also be arranged
- An experienced captain and fishing crew
- Fishing the productive offshore grounds of Malindi and Watamu
From this trip
What the price covers
- An experienced captain and fishing crew
- Trolling with specialised sailfish lures
Ask about this trip
Trips are quoted per boat. Tell us your dates, which of Malindi or Watamu suits you, and whether you want half days or full days.