Fishing holiday in Malta? Here are our tips!
Located in the center of the Mediterranean and famous for the quantity and variety of fish in their waters, it will not be a surprise to discover that Malta and its islands offer fishing opportunities among the best in the world.
For all those who are happy with a fishing rod in hand , know that the Maltese coast offers a bunch of perfect locations to devote to your beloved hobby, while all those who prefer to go fishing in the open sea remember how easy it is to rent boats or board a boat that proposes group excursions.
Make the most of the possibilities offered by your destination during your stay in Malta : here is everything you need for perfect fishing pleasure and if you want to fish you will be assailed once you have already arrived in Malta, or if you forget the equipment at home, do not worry because you will not find it difficult to find a specialized store where you can recover everything you need and of course also the operators who organize boat trips.
What is fishing in Malta?
The crystalline waters surrounding the Archipelago are rich in fish : sardines, sea bream, mullet and swordfish (which in Maltese is called pixxispad ), but also amberjack and many many dolphins, typical fish that you will find also in many recipes of Maltese cuisine.
All you need to do is decide how and where you want to try your luck. But remember that if you are interested in tuna, you must apply for a specific permit and in this case you can only fish with the catch & release technique.
The shore fishing is undoubtedly the most popular specialty in Malta. Practiced especially near ports, usually populated by passionate fishermen , but also in the many sheltered bays. For example, the pier at Bugibba and the rocky coast of St. Paul's at St Julian's are certainly popular with fishermen, while the area around the cliffs of Miġra l-Ferħa is perfect for reel fishing.
The sea fishing is still very popular and of course it is suggested if your plan is to focus mainly on swordfish, sailfish, grouper, amberjack and lampuga.
A place loved by the Maltese for boat fishing is certainly the area near L-Aħrax tal-Mellieħa , but turning to the agencies that organize group excursions, you can decide for yourself where to go and whether to do daytime or night fishing trips or even whether to use modern boats or traditional luzzu , the typical and colorful boats of Maltese fishermen.
If at the end of this article you are convinced that a fishing holiday in Malta is what you need we suggest you take a look at this forum of fishing enthusiasts in Malta, you will find many useful information to better organize the your stay.
