Tenerife is one of the largest and most populous islands in the Canary Islands. It has been always a popular and favorite spot for anglers to fish. However, there are certain things that you should do as an Angler before fishing in the Canary Islands.
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Types of fishing trips to enjoy
- Deep-sea fishing: It is one of the most challenging fishing types among the other fishing types. Here you get a chance to get big fish like shark, tuna, and Merlin. Tenerife is one of the best spots for deep-sea fishing. Here the most suitable place to get boat operators is Puerto Colon, Puerto da la Cruz, etc.
- Reef fishing: As the Canary Islands are full of rock beds, it is a perfect spot for reef fishing. Besides the common big fishes, you’ll also get to see red snapper, grouper, and moray eels. Fishing using metal jigs is considered the best fishing method in the Rocky areas.
- Shore fishing: it is the cheapest and easiest method of fishing for all age groups including children. And no doubt Tenerife is one of the best places to enjoy shore fishing at the beaches.
Best time to catch the fishes
The best time for catching fish varies greatly according to the species of the fish. Hence, most of the time anglers and fishermen target specific species and start fishing accordingly.
Here are the breakdown of different species and their suitable timing:
- Albacore: February to May
- Amberjack: October to January
- Barracuda: January – April and November – December
- Dentex: spring and fall are the best seasons for Dentex fishing
- Bluefin Tuna: May to September
- Mahi Mahi: (Dolphin): October to March
- Triggerfish: the whole year is suitable, but May is best for catching triggerfish
- Wahoo: year-round fishing
- Yellowfin Tuna: February to August
Criteria for Booking time for fishing
- Season: as discussed earlier it depends upon the species. However, you’ll get plenty of fish all over the year in the Canary Islands.
- Morning vs afternoon: morning fishing is good in the summer season (June to September) whereas in the winter season the afternoon fishing is more fruitful.
- Timing: you’ll get options for your booking time like ½ day, full day, and multi-day. You might feel ½ day is not enough, hence a full day is a better option even though it is quite expensive, but you’ll get a whole day.
Necessary permissions
Before going fishing make sure about the necessary criteria. In places like Tenerife, you can seek permission from the council through the respective municipality. However, certain fish shops sell licenses with legal permission.
Conclusion
No doubt these places are one the best places for anglers for fishing. Hence, if you love fishing never miss the chance for fishing in Tenerife.
