SPORTFISHING
IN CURAÇAO
Curaçao offers access to deep blue offshore waters and a growing sportfishing community, with opportunities to pursue some of the Caribbean's most sought-after game fish.
From tournament fishing and offshore adventures to keeping a sportfishing yacht ready for its next trip, Curaçao Marine Zone provides a practical base for anglers and crews visiting or operating around the island.
OFFSHORE FISHING.
CARIBBEAN WATERS.
A BASE BUILT AROUND YOUR BOAT.
WHY CURAÇAO?
CLOSE TO THE BLUE WATER
Curaçao's location in the southern Caribbean puts sport fishing boats within easy reach of offshore fishing grounds. The island's coastline drops into deep water relatively quickly, creating access to productive blue-water environments without requiring a long run from shore.
The waters around Curaçao are known for a variety of offshore game fish, including Blue Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Wahoo and Tuna.
For serious anglers, that combination of accessible offshore water, year-round tropical conditions and an established local fishing community makes Curaçao an attractive base for sportfishing.
The Fish
Curaçao’s offshore waters offer an impressive variety of pelagic game fish, attracting anglers in pursuit of some of the Caribbean’s most prized species. Blue Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Wahoo and Tuna are among the fish encountered around the island, each bringing its own character and challenge to the offshore experience. From powerful runs to spectacular surface strikes, these fish are part of what makes sportfishing around Curaçao so exciting.
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BLUE MARLIN
One of the ultimate targets for offshore anglers. Blue Marlin are a major part of Curaçao's sportfishing culture and feature prominently in the island's tournament scene.
SAILFISH
Fast, powerful and spectacular at the surface. Sailfish are among the prized pelagic species pursued by offshore anglers around Curaçao.
WHITE MARLIN
A fast and agile billfish, the White Marlin is prized for its speed, aerial displays and spirited fight. Found in tropical and subtropical offshore waters, it is a sought-after species among sportfishing crews around Curaçao.
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Known for their striking colours, speed and aggressive strikes, Mahi-Mahi are a favourite among both experienced anglers and recreational fishermen.
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Built for speed. Wahoo are highly sought-after offshore game fish and can provide some of the most explosive strikes of a day on the water.
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Powerful, fast and persistent. Tuna are another important offshore target around Curaçao and can turn an ordinary day offshore into an unforgettable one.
SPORTFISHING
COMMUNITY
Sportfishing is part of Curaçao's boating culture.
Throughout the year, local crews and visiting anglers head offshore in pursuit of pelagic game fish, while tournaments bring boats, captains, crews and anglers together on the water.
The island's Blue Marlin tournament tradition is one of the highlights of the local fishing calendar, attracting competitive crews and celebrating the sport that has become part of Curaçao's maritime identity.
Whether fishing competitively, chasing a personal best or simply spending a day offshore with friends and family, the experience begins with a boat that is ready to go.
⦿ LOWRANCE ⦿ NAVICO ⦿ SIMRAD ⦿ C-MAP
⦿ LOWRANCE ⦿ NAVICO ⦿ SIMRAD ⦿ C-MAP
Curaçao has a long-established deep-water Fish Aggregating Device (FAD) program, first introduced in 1993 and continuously developed over the years. Today, the island is expanding its network of FADs, creating additional productive areas for pelagic species such as Mahi-Mahi and Tuna.
The latest FAD designs incorporate modern technology, including radar reflectors, lighting and Automatic Identification System (AIS) tracking, allowing their positions to be monitored offshore. Curaçao has also shared this expertise beyond its own waters, supplying FADs to neighbouring Sint Maarten to support local fisheries.
Combined with modern sonar, GPS, radar and fish-finding technology onboard, these developments add another layer to the way crews navigate and read the offshore environment.
A BASE
FOR SPORTFISHING YACHTS
KEEP THE BOAT READY FOR THE NEXT TRIP
For a sportfishing yacht, time on the water matters. Curaçao Marine Zone provides a convenient base for maintenance, repairs, storage and preparation between trips.
Located within Schottegat Harbour, the yard combines dry storage, marina berths, hauling facilities and a range of marine services in one location.
For visiting sportfishing yachts, Curaçao can also serve as a practical stop while exploring the southern Caribbean.
Whether the boat needs a quick service before heading offshore, a larger repair or refit, electronics work, a haul-out, or secure storage between fishing trips, the facilities are designed to keep the boat moving.
⦿ HAUL OUT ⦿ LAUNCH
⦿ HAUL OUT ⦿ LAUNCH
BACK ON THE WATER, READY TO FISH.
For a sportfishing yacht, time out of the water is time away from the fishing grounds. Curaçao Marine Zone provides haul-out and launch facilities for sportfishing vessels, with the infrastructure to support everything from routine maintenance to larger repairs and refit work.
The yard’s 60-ton hydraulic Roodberg trailer allows vessels to be safely hauled, positioned in the yard and returned to the water when the work is complete. With maintenance and marine services available on site, owners and crews can take care of the boat while it is ashore and prepare for the next trip offshore.
From a quick haul-out between fishing trips to a more extensive project, the focus is the same: efficient work, careful handling and getting the boat back where it belongs — on the water.
BUILT FOR BOATS THAT GO FISHING
A sportfishing yacht demands more than a place to tie up. From the engines and electronics to the hull, rigging and fishing equipment, keeping the boat ready requires the right facilities and people.
HAUL & LAUNCH
A 60-ton hydraulic Roodberg trailer provides haul-out and launch capability for mono- and multi-hull vessels.
DRY & WET STORAGE
With 140+ dry berths and 40+ marina berths, Curaçao Marine Zone offers options for boats that are staying for a few days, a season or longer.
POWER & WATER
Shore connections, fresh water and on-site facilities help crews prepare, maintain and provision their boats between trips.
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
From mechanical work and fiberglass repairs to welding, polishing, painting and general maintenance, multiple marine services are available within the yard.
ELECTRONICS & OUTBOARDS
Marine Zone specialises in Suzuki outboard engines and Navico electronics, with sales, installation and warranty support available across the islands.
PAINT & REFIT
The on-site spray cabin can accommodate yachts up to 65 ft, providing an option for larger cosmetic and refit projects.
BEFORE. BETWEEN.
AFTER THE TRIP.
BEFORE THE TRIP
Prepare the boat for the offshore run. Check the engines, electronics, batteries, hull and equipment before heading out.
BETWEEN TRIPS
Return to a secure base, restock, wash down, make adjustments and take care of any maintenance that has come up on the water.
AFTER THE SEASON
When it's time to step away from the boat, secure dry storage and take care of larger maintenance, repairs, paintwork or refit projects.
THE GOAL IS SIMPLE
Spend less time getting the boat ready and more time fishing.
BRING THE BOAT TO
CURAÇAO
For owners and crews visiting the southern Caribbean, Curaçao offers more than a fishing destination.
The island provides an established maritime infrastructure, international air connections and a strategic location in the southern Caribbean. Curaçao Marine Zone offers a place to dock, haul, store and work on the boat while exploring the waters around the island.
For longer stays, Curaçao Marine Zone can also assist with the practical side of keeping a yacht in Curaçao, including storage and customs-related procedures.
Planning an extended stay?
Contact the Curaçao Marine Zone team to discuss the requirements for your vessel.
OUT HERE
THE BOAT IS PART OF THE EXPERIENCE
Sportfishing is as much about the experience as it is about the catch.
Long days offshore, changing conditions and the anticipation of what might come next are all part of the appeal.
For some, sportfishing is about competition.
For others, it is about the chase, the ocean, the boat and the people on board.
Whatever brings you offshore, Curaçao offers the setting for days that are difficult to forget.
READY FOR THE NEXT TRIP?
Whether you're based in Curaçao or arriving from abroad, Curaçao Marine Zone can help prepare, maintain and accommodate your sportfishing yacht.
Talk to the Marine Zone team about docking, storage, haul-outs, maintenance or your next project.
