Indo-Pacific Sailfish

About this species

The fastest fish in the sea, instantly known by its towering sail-like dorsal fin and long bill. It herds baitfish into balls, lighting up in electric blue as it feeds. Teasing fish to the boat and casting baits or flies to lit-up sailfish is a fly-rod dream.

Season

Depth

0 – 200 m

Habitat Spots

Fishing Methods

Bait & Rig

Teasing with hookless baits then switching to a live bait or fly, or slow-trolling rigged baits and lures just outside the reef.

Edibility & Taste

Mostly released; flesh is dry and only moderately flavored compared to tuna or marlin and is not considered a premium table fish.

Similar Species

The massive, sail-like first dorsal fin spanning the entire body length makes sailfish instantly identifiable; Indo-Pacific and Atlantic sailfish are now treated as one species.

Record Weight

100.2 kg