The Galápagos Islands

Striped Marlin Fishing off San Cristobál

Off the legendary waters of San Cristóbal, the Galápagos striped marlin fishery delivers one of the most exhilarating bluewater experiences on the planet. Fueled by nutrient-rich currents and pristine offshore structure, these waters attract large, aggressive, and acrobatic striped marlin in numbers. On fly or conventional light tackle, this adventure is set against the raw, untamed backdrop of the Galápagos. This destination is stripey fishing at its purest—remote, productive, and unforgettable.

A sailfish jumping out of the water with a blue sky and ocean background.
A blue-footed booby bird perched on a dark rock with a blurred blue water background.
A whale's tail and a long dorsal fin above the water surface in the ocean, with fishing gear visible in the bottom right corner.
Group of people on a boat catching a large marlin fish in the ocean on a sunny day.
A sailfish swimming underwater in the ocean.
Two sea lions on a sandy beach touching noses with ocean waves and a rocky shoreline in the background.
A marlin caught on a fishing hook in the ocean, with water splashing around.
A Marine iguana resting on volcanic rocks with the ocean and a sunset in the background.
A plate with a gourmet dish of spaghetti with a seared tuna steak, garnished with vegetables, held up on a boat in the ocean with a person fishing in the background.
Man in sunglasses and cap holding a large fish over the side of a boat in the open ocean.
A large rocky island formation rises from the ocean, with a boat trail in the water and a partly cloudy blue sky above.
A person holding a white platter with apple slices, grapes, cheese cubes, pistachios, rolled cured meats, breadsticks, and a small bowl of pistachios and chocolate drizzle.
Sea lions swimming underwater in the ocean
Two dorsal fins of a whale or a large fish breaking the surface of the ocean.

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