Mirissa Fishing GT, Tuna, Sailfish by Speedboat

You cast the rod yourself. The boat and guide are built around that.

This is a sports fishing activity in Mirissa where you cast your own rod into deep water to catch GT, tuna and sailfish from a speedboat. A local fishing guide in English or Russian handles the boat and advises on technique, while all equipment and breakfast are included. The experience runs about three and a half hours.

The experience

You're fishing, not watching. The boat is rigged for the work: specially designed for casting and fighting fish in the open water off Mirissa. All the rods, reels and tackle are yours to use at no extra cost. The guide handles the engine and reads the water. Breakfast is on board before you start, so you're fed and ready when the first cast goes out.

The guide speaks English or Russian and knows where the fish are running. You pick your boat size at checkout: the double-engine option holds up to twelve people, the single-engine up to six. Either way, you're the one working the rod. The bay is one of Mirissa's popular fishing grounds, and the team running this has the experience to put you on fish that fight (GT, tuna, sailfish) the kind that make the three and a half hours move fast.

What’s included

• All fishing rods, reels and tackle.
• breakfast served on board.
• a live guide in English or Russian.

Options for this experience

2 options

Single-engine option for up to 6 passengersUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English or Russian · 06:00 and 16:00Speedboat with a single engine

Option with a double engine for up to 12 passengersUp to 12 per booking · Guide in English or Russian · 06:00 and 16:00Speedboat powered by a double engine

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 06:00 and 16:00

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 20

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Choose the single-engine boat if your group is six or fewer and you want a smaller, more intimate crew. Pick the double-engine if you're bringing a larger party or want more stability in rougher water. Either way, you're casting and fighting the fish yourself: the guide navigates and advises, but the rod work is yours.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Russian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What fish can I actually catch in Mirissa?

GT, tuna and sailfish run in the bay off Mirissa. The guide positions the boat where these species are feeding and shows you how to work the rod for each one.

Do I need to know how to fish to book this?

No. The guide teaches you how to cast and fight the fish. All the equipment is included and set up for you. The guide handles the boat and navigation.

What's included in the price?

Breakfast, all fishing rods and tackle, and the guide's time for the full three and a half hours. The guide speaks English or Russian.

How many people can go on one boat?

You choose at checkout: the single-engine boat holds up to six people, or the double-engine holds up to twelve. Either boat is fully equipped for fishing.

What time does the fishing start?

Breakfast is served on board before you cast, so you arrive ready to fish. The total time on the water is three and a half hours.