Fishing Spots ＞ Sri Lanka
GT/Marlin/Billfish/Dogtooth tuna/Tuna
7 captains listed · casting available · sea category. A spot in Sri Lanka SW (Colombo-Mirissa) (Sri Lanka) targeting GT/Marlin/Billfish/Dogtooth tuna/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.
Book / contact the captain directly @sportfishinglanka ›The gateway is Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) near Colombo. After arriving at CMB on an international flight, the usual route to Colombo, Galle and Mirissa runs via the Airport Expressway (E03) and then the Southern Expressway (E01). From the end of the expressway (near Matara), a short drive along the coast reaches Mirissa.
| From | Route | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan (Narita/Haneda/Kansai) | No direct flights. Connect via Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, etc. → CMB | About 12-16 hours including connection | SriLankan Airlines, Emirates, Cathay and others operate connecting flights |
| CMB (airport) | To central Colombo (Airport Expressway E03) | About 30-45 min | About 35 km to Colombo |
| CMB (airport) | To Galle via the Southern Expressway (E01) | About 2-2.5 hours | A private taxi/transfer is convenient |
| CMB (airport) | Southern Expressway (E01) → Matara → coastal road to Mirissa | About 3-3.5 hours | About 171 km total. Varies with traffic and destination |
| Galle | Along the coast (A2) to Mirissa | About 45 min-1 hour | Passing beach towns such as Unawatuna and Weligama |
Coordinates: 6.15, 80.0（Open in Google Maps）
GT/Marlin/Billfish/Dogtooth tuna/Tuna
Deep-sea trolling for large fish such as sailfish and yellowfin tuna is best from Nov-Apr (the second inter-monsoon to the first inter-monsoon), when the sea is calm. Off Mirissa the shelf drops away steeply, reaching depths of 500-1000 m in a short time, making it ideal for big game. Yellowfin in the 30-60 kg class can be caught. Sailfish can be targeted off the south coast from Nov-Apr.
○ in season: Jan–Apr, Nov–Dec
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Mirissa on Sri Lanka's southwest coast is a premier big-game ground where, just off the harbour, the continental shelf drops to 500-1000m. A short run puts you on the billfish grounds for blue, black and striped marlin, sailfish, yellowfin and wahoo. The best season is the calm months of Nov-Apr. Established charters cluster along the Colombo-to-Mirissa stretch.
Full how-to & tackle on each species page：GT Marlin Billfish Dogtooth tuna
*Photos are not re-hosted; we link to each social account (R8). Auto-updated with the latest posts.
A tropical climate that is hot and humid year-round, around 30°C in the daytime. During the southwest monsoon (May-Sep), rain increases on the southwest coast. The best season for whale watching and fishing on the southwest coast is roughly Nov-Apr, the drier period. Wear light summer clothing in the daytime and prepare for sun and squalls.
| Month | Avg ℃ | High ℃ | Low ℃ | Clothing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 30 | 22 | Summer clothes. Pleasant in the dry season. Sun protection | |
| 27 | 30 | 23 | Summer clothes. Dry season. Strong sunshine | |
| 28 | 31 | 24 | Summer clothes. The hottest period; stay hydrated frequently | |
| 28 | 31 | 24 | Summer clothes. Hot and humid. Bring rain gear too | |
| 28 | 30 | 25 | Summer clothes. Rain increases as the southwest monsoon sets in. Rain jacket | |
| 28 | 30 | 25 | Summer clothes. Rainy season. Quick-dry clothing and rain gear | |
| 27 | 30 | 24 | Summer clothes. Rainy season but with sunny spells. Rain gear | |
| 27 | 29 | 24 | Summer clothes. Rainy season. Rain gear and non-slip sandals | |
| 27 | 29 | 24 | Summer clothes. End of the monsoon, passing showers. Rain gear | |
| 27 | 29 | 24 | Summer clothes. A period of heavy rainfall. Sturdy rain gear | |
| 27 | 30 | 23 | Summer clothes. Transition to the dry season, the sea calms. Keep rain gear handy | |
| 26 | 29 | 23 | Summer clothes. Comfortable as the dry season begins. Sun protection |
| Class | Property | Price (approx) | Highlights | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-end | Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa (ウェリガマ) | About $175-400/night | A 5-star resort along Weligama Bay. Direct beach access, three outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and three restaurants. A short drive to Mirissa. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| High-end | Sri Sharavi Beach Villas & Spa (ミリッサ) | — | A luxury villa in Mirissa. Ranging from double rooms to suites and 2- and 3-bedroom villas. With an attached spa and close to the beach. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| High-end | Fort Bazaar (ガレ要塞内) | — | A boutique hotel in the heart of Galle Fort, converted from a 16th-century merchant's mansion. Refined colonial-style interiors, with a pool, terrace and dining. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | Triple O Six (ミリッサ) | About $77-166/night | A boutique hotel in Mirissa. Some rooms have a private pool. A mid-range stay popular for honeymoons and special occasions. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | Mandara Resort (ミリッサ) | — | Set on high ground overlooking Red Cliff hill and Mirissa Bay. A boutique resort with stunning views of the Indian Ocean. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | The Galle Fort Hotel (ガレ要塞内) | — | A boutique hotel with 12 suites in a historic building within Galle Fort. Features an outdoor pool and a terrace. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | Hotel J Unawatuna (ウナワトゥナ) | About $17-/night | A budget hotel with 31 rooms plus 5 dormitories. Double, twin and family rooms, and 4- to 6-person dorms. For budget travelers. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | Asantha Guest House (ウナワトゥナ) | About $17/night | A 2-star guesthouse in Unawatuna. An affordable stay at among the lowest rates in the area. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | Green Escape Unawatuna (ウナワトゥナ) | — | Affordable guest rooms in a cluster of red-tiled-roof buildings. A quiet location near an excellent yoga shala. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Name | Cuisine | Budget | Highlights | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garlic Mirissa | Seafood | — | A popular seafood spot on a back street of Mirissa. Pick your own fish from the day's catch and have it grilled over charcoal. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Zephyr Restaurant & Bar (ミリッサ) | Seafood/Bar | — | A beachfront restaurant. Fresh grilled fish, a prawn platter, and tuna steak. Well-balanced cocktails are also well regarded. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Curry Gedara Mirissa | Rice & Curry | Reasonable | A hideaway just off the tourist area. Rated the town's best rice & curry. A spread of various curries, sambol, dhal and vegetables. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Dhana's Curry Pot (ミリッサ) | Rice & Curry | Reasonable | One of the most popular eateries in Mirissa, along the main road. Classic Sri Lankan curry. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| The Tuna & The Crab (ガレ要塞) | Seafood/Japanese × contemporary | High-end | Inside the Old Dutch Hospital, a restaurant by Dharshan Munidasa. Lagoon crab (garlic chili pepper), sashimi, crab pasta and more. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| The Arch (ガレ要塞) | Seafood | — | An elegant seafood restaurant within Galle Fort. From affordable tuna sashimi to tuna steak and prawn curry. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Pedlar's Inn Cafe (ガレ要塞) | Cafe/Western | — | A long-established cafe (since 2004) in the heart of Galle Fort. Pasta, sandwiches, steak, salads and desserts. A gelato shop is across the street. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
* A “seasonal posting trend” based on public social posts we track (5 accounts, period 2019-01–2026-05, 23 posts). Not actual catch statistics—posting frequency ≠ real catch; treat as a reference indicator with biases (popular-account skew, etc.). Sources are the linked posts.
Nearby spots easy to combine into one trip (straight-line distance). See the map above for locations.