Game Fishing

Game Fishing in Andaman Islands

Things you need to know

Fishing is one of the sports that combine the sense of adventure and surprise in one, and what’s a better place to fish and angle than the deep and enticing seas of Andaman Islands.

The virgin sea biodiversity of the islands are home to fishes of various species that sometimes exceed more than 50 kgs in weight and upto 3.1 meters in length, which fishing enthusiasts already know is hard to find anywhere else.

The waters are so abundant with sea creatures that you will never face a no-game situation and will have to stop only to catch a breath, thanks to the Andaman Admins catch-release policy to keep the population thriving.

Here is a game fishing experience shared by Stu Walker:

Types of Fishes usually found near Andaman and Nicobar:

Places to Game/Sport Fish in Andaman

Game Fishing trips are usually done for the whole day and will take you to some very unique places in the isles, not visited by other tourists.

There are 4 places from where you can easily book the complete fishing trip and enjoy long hours of fishing and calmness:

Havelock Island
Port Blair
Cinque Island
Rutland Island

Best Locations for Game Fishing in Andaman Islands

The most famous locations for game fishing in Andaman Island is Barren Island which is also the only active volcano in South Asia.

Other locations include

Best time for Game Fishing in Andaman

Fishing season in the Andaman Islands start from October and lasts all the way through May every year. Other season are also decent for game fishing apart from the date range when fishing operations are suspended. Fishing operations in Andaman remain suspended from June to August every year due to heavy monsoon season.

How it Works?

Game Fishing Packages in Andaman

Package 1:

  • Duration: 1 Day
  • Location: Around Barren Island Volcano or Incredible Bank
  • Cost: Rs.1,20,000 + permit charges
  • Techniques: Popping, Jigging and Trolling.
  • Species Targeted: GT, Yellowfin Tuna, Dogtooth, Jobfish, Grouper, Snapper, Marlin etc.

Package 2:

  • Duration: 1 Day
  • Location: Around Havelock and Neil Island
  • Cost: Rs.75,000 + permit charges
  • Techniques: Popping, Jigging and Trolling.
  • Species Targeted: GT, Yellowfin Tuna, Dogtooth, Jobfish, Grouper, Snapper, Marlin etc.

Package 3:

  • Duration: 3 Days
  • Location: Barren Island, Incredible Bank, Havelock Island
  • Cost: Rs.3,15,000 + permit charges
  • Techniques: Popping, Jigging and Trolling.
  • Species Targeted: GT, Yellowfin Tuna, Dogtooth, Jobfish, Grouper, Snapper, Marlin etc.

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