Fellow Anglers,
We are in the “offseason” now so to speak but that has not slowed down the marlin, tuna and wahoo bites that are happening now out of San Cristobal Island, Galapagos Islands. If you are looking for a destination where you can target marlin, tuna, wahoo, groupers, jacks and bottom fish all in the same trip then it gets no better than the Galapagos Islands.
Prime season for all species runs December to June but we have striped marlin, wahoo, tuna and grouper all year. It’s never too early to plan your trip with the first and most trusted outfitter in the Galapagos Islands. The Galapagos are safe for the whole family with virtually no crime and tours/activities for everyone to enjoy.
Hot Action From Various Pelagics Continues
The past week has seen some striped marlin action on Española from On The Hook with Captain Gus Hernandez. Mantaraya with Captain Jonathan Valiente has had good wahoo fishing around San Cristobal Island. Local anglers have reported a fair share of jacks and grouper closer to the island while bottom fishing.
Isabela Island Grander Blue Marlin 2020
We are very excited about fishing for grander blue marlin out of Isabela Island next year. At the moment we still have some 5 day slots available for April and May 2020. If you want your best shots in the Pacific at giant blue marlin and put the heaviest of tackle to the test then this destination is for you. Isabela Island is becoming a serious grander marlin go to on the world stage.
Call us today and talk to our staff who will explain every detail of this incredible experience. Isabela Island is not a high volume marlin place but the abundance of marine life and the size of the fish make it special. Our 2019 trial did not disappoint with a combined 8 days of marlin fishing on Isabela went 2/3 on blue marlin over 1000#, and raised 9 other blue marlin 300 to 900# plus caught several striped marlin, mahi mahi and tuna.
August 15 – 18, 2019 Fishing Report
August 15, 2019– On The Hook captained by Gus Hernandez fished Española Bank and raised 15 striped marlin, had 8 bites and released 5 fish with guest from Italy. One large striped marlin estimated at 265# was released by junior angler of 13 years of age.
August 16, 2019– On The Hook returned to Española Bank and popped for tuna in the morning catching 8 nice yellowfin between 25 and 65 pounds out of 17 bites. After a nice tuna ceviche and lunch the went closer to shore to troll for wahoo and went 4/7 on wahoo 25 to 45 pounds.
August 18, 2019– Mantaraya captained by Jonathan Valiente caught 3/6 wahoo while doing a 360 tour around San Cristobal Island. They fished for less than two hours.
Folks December, January and February are 80% sold out, March and April are over 65% sold and we are already taking bookings for 2021 season. If you don’t want to be left out then you need to book today.
Ecuagringo is the first and longest running Outfitter in the Galapagos Islands. We supply the best boats, tackle and crews. Trust your trip of a lifetime to the people who started the fishery in the Galapagos Islands. Call and talk to one of our experts today.
