Each year, more than thirty million Americans enjoy some version of fishing, whether in fresh or salt water, for sport or for sustenance. While lake and river fishing are more common by far, deep-sea fishing elevates the sport to a different level. Bodies of water more than 100-feet deep entice anglers with the promise of trophy catches like marlin, swordfish and tuna.
Below, these seven picturesque deep-sea-fishing sites across the globe make it easy to enjoy this thrilling sea sport. Just be sure to bring a sense of adventure, patience and strength—and a little bit of luck never hurts.
Lush scenery and a tropical climate make Hawaii one of the world’s most sought-after destinations - especially for its outstanding deep sea fishing conditions.
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Sicily's appeal transcends its ancient heritage, and deep sea fishermen will be pleased to find that most fish in the area frequent the Straits of Sicily.
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Alaska boasts more ocean coastline than any other state and offers ample opportunity for sport and deep sea fishing salmon, halibut and cod.
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In Mozambique, anglers cast their lines into the Indian Ocean in the hopes of hooking game fish like giant black marlins, wahoo and sailfish.
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In Belize, deep sea fishermen cast their lines into the Caribbean Sea in the hopes of hooking snapper, snook, bonefish, tarpon, permit, jacks and barracuda.
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From Islamorada to Little Torch Key, learn more about the attraction of deep sea fishing in the Florida Keys for sailfish, blue marlin, swordfish and more.
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Set off the coast of Thailand, Phuket juts into the Andaman Sea and provides an ideal locale for deep sea fishing for marlin, wahoo, giant trevally and more.
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Click here to view a schedule of deep-sea fishing tournaments around the world.
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