Siargao — fishing guides & charters

Q: When is the best fishing season at Siargao?

Best months (our estimate): Jan, Aug–Dec. Big fish are generally caught March–September, with March–May the peak for sailfish. Trolling for mahi-mahi runs August–November. December–January is unusually the rough-weather period when seas tend to be rough.

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Marlin/GT/Wahoo/Billfish/Tuna

2 captains listed · casting available · sea category. A spot in Siargao (Philippines) targeting Marlin/GT/Wahoo/Billfish/Tuna. Check the tide, captains and recent catches, then contact them directly via public social accounts. Access, climate and lodging are in the details below.

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Spot at a glance

Target fish: Marlin · GT · Wahoo · Billfish
Best season: Jan, Aug–Dec
Area: Philippines
Water type: Sea
Nearest int'l airport: IAO · Siargao Airport
From airport: About 40-55 min
Coordinates: 9.87, 126.16 Open in Google Maps

Tide today 08/19 ・ Neap ・ Moon 5.5 (approx)

Where it is & getting there

Getting there (from the nearest int'l airport) source

Fly into IAO, then about 45–55 min by van/motorbike to General Luna. Fishing boats are arranged at Port Pilar/General Luna.

From	Route	Time	Notes
Sayak Airport (IAO)	Car (shared van / private van / motorbike taxi)	About 40-55 min	To General Luna. Direct flights from Cebu / Manila
Sayak Airport (IAO)	Van / motorbike	About 45-55 min	To General Luna. Fishing boats are arranged at Port Pilar / General Luna

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To: IAO — Siargao Airport

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Coordinates: 9.87, 126.16（Open in Google Maps）

Target fish & season

Marlin/GT/Wahoo/Billfish/Tuna

Big fish are generally caught March–September, with March–May the peak for sailfish. Trolling for mahi-mahi runs August–November. December–January is unusually the rough-weather period when seas tend to be rough.

Best months (season · our estimate)

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○ in season: Jan, Aug–Dec

○ in season

Our own estimate — a prediction from sources & past trends, not official data. Varies with weather & tides; catches not guaranteed.

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How to fish here

Famous as a surfing mecca, it's also the Philippines' premier game-fish island. Based at Puerto Pilar, you leave at dawn around 5-6 a.m. and run 10-30 km offshore chasing marlin, GT, wahoo, and yellowfin tuna, with the standard being an afternoon return to General Luna. Sailfish peak from March to May, while yellowfin tuna and dorado can be targeted year-round.

Full how-to & tackle on each species page：Marlin　GT　Wahoo　Billfish

Boats & guides to book

Chartercasting@sharpetackle

Sharpe Tackle & Charters

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Chartercasting@hook_pro_siargao

Hook Pro Siargao

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JMN Big Game(FB)

Sailfishbay Lodge / JMN Charters

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Details (access, climate, lodging & more)

Climate & what to wear source

Tropical, with no clear dry season. Rainiest December–February (peak in January); dry and calm April–August. December–January is the main rough-weather/high-wave period.

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Nearby spots easy to combine into one trip (straight-line distance). See the map above for locations.

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Source: each captain/guide's public social accounts. Only public handles and URLs are listed. Please contact captains in their preferred language; a premium (non-local) rate is standard given the extra coordination.
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