GALAPAGOS ISLANDS FISHING

Do you want to experience some of the best striped marlin fishing the world has to offer? The Galapagos Islands should be your next destination. Most days experience raises in the double digits of primarily striped marlin and blue marlin are no strangers. The Galapagos Islands are hosts to some of the most important water currents in the Eastern Pacific. With 3 mayor currents such as the Crownwell, the Panama and the Humboldt all meeting in the Archipelago. As a result the waters are rich with nutrients and very fertile with fish. Some of the best striped marlin fishing known to man is found in the waters surrounding the islands.

Pioneering the waters:

Ecuagringo was the first company to bring fishing to the Galapagos and has been the only one to provide consistent and reliable services. Years of research and thousands of hours on the water helped our company find the best areas, banks and waters to fish for marlin, tuna, wahoo and more.

 

 

 

Fishing Options:

We offer conventional trolling, pitch baiting and fly fishing for most of the gamefish found in Galapagos. Our boats are prepared with crews and tackle for most occasions and types of fishing. Our most popular fishing is no doubt the striped marlin fishery. With year round raises averaging from 5 to over 50 fish a day it is rivaled by few places in the world. Wahoo and tuna catches can sometimes be in double digits. Blue marlin and black marlin are no strangers either. There is very good snook and cubera snapper fishing for those who prefer inshore.

 

Location: San Cristobal Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador.
Temperatures: December - May 85-95 F, June- November 8 - 90 F.
Season: Marlin are found year round. Calmest waters are De - June. Fish tend to peak March - August.
Flight times: Guayaquil to San Cristobal 1 hour and 40 minutes approx.
What to wear: Long sleeve shirts and pants against the hot sun, cool clothing for heat.
How to get there: International flights arrive in Guayaquil. Most of the time you must overnight in Guayaquil to connect a direct flight to San Cristobal.