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The White Grouper, known as Dott Abjad in Maltese, is a powerful bottom-dweller found in the deeper waters around the Maltese islands. While not always the main target, it is occasionally caught while trolling or bottom fishing for other large…

The Two-Banded Seabream is commonly found in our coastal waters and is a sure sign of a healthy reef ecosystem. This is a shoal fish and has a silver body and two distinct black bands near the head and tail,…

The Red Porgy (Pagru in Maltese) is one of the most sought-after fish in Malta, especially by those fishing with live bait or jigging in deeper waters. Known for its vibrant pink to reddish color and powerful fight, this species…

Skipjack tuna are one of the best fighting fish around and can be caught all year round in Maltese waters. These fast, aggressive predators hunt in shoals, making multiple strikes a common thrill for anglers. In Malta they can be…

The Scorpionfish is a bottom-dwelling species that can be caught all year round in the deeper waters around Malta. It’s often landed while bottom fishing over rocky seabeds, where it stays well-camouflaged and motionless, waiting to ambush prey. Though not…

The Saddled Bream is a common and enjoyable catch around the Maltese islands and can be caught all year round. It lives in shallow coastal waters and is often targeted using light tackle while trolling small lures. Known for its…

John Dory is a unique and fascinating fish, easily recognized by its flat, oval-shaped body and the dark circular mark on its side. It lives in deeper waters and can be caught all year round, often while jigging or using…

The Dusky Grouper, known as Cerna in Maltese, is a powerful bottom-dweller that lives in deeper waters around the Maltese islands. Though not always the main target, it is sometimes caught while trolling for other large predators like amberjacks or…

Dorado, known locally as Lampuka—Malta’s National Fish—are great fun to catch, especially as they often leap out of the water when they strike the bait. These colorful, fast-moving fish are usually caught while trolling using lures and often travel in…

Bullet tuna, locally known as tumbrell in Malta, are great fun to catch on light tackle. These small but fast predators are typically found in shoals, making it common to hook more than one during a single session. They generally…