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🎣 Offshore Sport · From $150 per half-day

Deep Sea Fishing

Head into the deep blue for sailfish, marlin, tuna, and dorado — Tanzania's offshore waters are a world-class game-fishing ground.

Experience Guide

Tanzania’s offshore waters — especially the deep Pemba Channel — rank among East Africa’s finest game-fishing grounds, holding sailfish, marlin, yellowfin tuna, wahoo, and dorado, with far fewer boats than better-known destinations. A deep-sea fishing charter puts you over the productive grounds with proper tackle and an experienced skipper.

Trips run from Zanzibar, Pemba, and Mafia, targeting billfish (catch-and-release encouraged) and eating species that your hotel can cook. It’s a thrilling day on the water for anglers, and the deep blue ocean is spectacular in its own right.

How It Unfolds

Depart
Head offshore

Motor out to the deep, productive grounds.

Troll
Lines out

Trolling for game fish with the crew's guidance.

Fight
Hook up

Reel in your catch — billfish released, eaters kept.

Return
Back to shore

Refreshments aboard and your catch to the kitchen.

Is It Worth It?

Excellent sport fishing, best August to March; outside that, grounds are quieter. It's a premium half-day for keen anglers — casual visitors may prefer a reef or sandbank trip. We strongly encourage releasing billfish to keep the fishery healthy.

Good to Know

  • Game fish best Aug–March
  • Pemba Channel is the prime ground
  • Release billfish; eat the rest
  • Half- or full-day charters
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Before You Book

What can I catch?
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Sailfish, marlin, yellowfin tuna, wahoo, and dorado offshore — Tanzania's deep waters are a world-class game-fishing ground.
When is best?
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August to March is prime for game fish; fishing runs year-round but quieter outside that.
Where do charters run?
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From Zanzibar, Pemba (the famous channel), and Mafia.
Can I keep my catch?
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Eating species can be cooked at your hotel; we encourage releasing billfish to protect the fishery.
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