Is trolling the same as big game fishing?

Trolling is the technique used on most big game fishing trips — pulling lures behind the boat across open water — rather than a separate product. See Big Game Fishing for the full target species list and available charters.

What fish can I catch trolling in the Maldives?

Yellowfin tuna, wahoo and mahi-mahi are the usual targets trolling open water and reef edges — see Target Species above.

Do I need my own trolling gear?

No — basic fishing gear, including trolling lures, is included on our charters.

Emperor, our 32 ft fishing boat, off a Maldives island

Fishing technique

Trolling in the Maldives

Pulling lures behind a moving boat across open water — a steady, productive technique for covering ground and finding feeding fish.

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How Trolling Works

Trolling pulls a set of lures through the water behind a moving boat, covering open water until a feeding fish strikes. It's the underlying technique behind most big game fishing trips here, rather than a separate product of its own.

On our own Gaafu Atoll charters, trolling runs along reef edges and over open water further offshore, the same grounds used for our general big game fishing trips.

Trolling Target Species

Trolling Charters

Our own private charter, Emperor, home-based in Gaafu Atoll and arranged from other locations on request.

Private Full-Day Fishing Charter
Private Full-Day Fishing Charter is a private full-day fishing charter aboard "Emperor", a 32-foot fishing boat (Twin 200 HP outboard engines), departing from Maamendhoo, Gaafu Alifu Atoll. Operated by Maldives Fishing and Holiday Pvt Ltd. From USD 1380 per boat per full day (source rate USD 1400).
From $1,380per boat
Private Half-Day Fishing Charter
Private Half-Day Fishing Charter is a private half-day fishing charter aboard "Emperor", a 32-foot fishing boat (Twin 200 HP outboard engines), departing from Maamendhoo, Gaafu Alifu Atoll. Operated by Maldives Fishing and Holiday Pvt Ltd. From USD 980 per boat per half day (source rate USD 1000).
From $980per boat

Frequently Asked Questions

Is trolling the same as big game fishing?: Trolling is the technique used on most big game fishing trips — pulling lures behind the boat across open water — rather than a separate product. See Big Game Fishing for the full target species list and available charters.
What fish can I catch trolling in the Maldives?: Yellowfin tuna, wahoo and mahi-mahi are the usual targets trolling open water and reef edges — see Target Species above.
Do I need my own trolling gear?: No — basic fishing gear, including trolling lures, is included on our charters.