Introduction
Ecuador Fishing Conservation
All billfish are caught on a catch and release basis except
for potential world records. is dedicated to protecting
the billfish in Ecuadorian waters. By talking to politician
and lobbyers, our company has lead the way in advising
and trying to point authorities in the right direction
in order to protect such valuable resources.
The is a marine reserve which does not allow industrial
fishing within 40 miles around the archipelago. Our fleet
helps protect the waters of the reserve by being watch
dogs for illegal vessels fishing or entering the park
waters.
Saltwater fishing
For saltwater fishing there are two main spots
in Ecuador: Galapagos and Ecuador´s mainland coastline
The Galapagos Islands are the perfect getaway for those
looking to bring family or have a good time with friends.
World famous for the extensive migrations of all types
of pelagic fish, Galapagos is a true billfish destination
promising good shots at blue, black and striped marlin.
Complete vacation packages are available for all budgets
and all group sizes. The small town of Puerto Ayora, home
to all our anglers is the economic center of the archipelago,
with the highest population and greatest number of tourist
facilities.
Best seasons:
Striped marlin: January, February, March, April, May,
June, October, November
Blue marlin: January, February, March, April, May, June,
September, October, November, December
Tuna & wahoo: January, February, March, April, May,
June, September, October, November, December
In the coastline Salinas (Guayas Province) and Manta
(Manabi province) on the pacific coast are the main centers
for deep-sea fishing. The cool and nourishing waters of
the Humboldt current providing a constant supply of baitfish
are the outstanding ground for hooking dolphinfish (coryphaena
hippurus), barracuda (sphyraena indiastes), blue and black
marlin, yellow-finned and long-finnned tuna (thunnus albacares,
thunnus alalunga) and a lot of other species.
Most hotels and tour agencies in the following resorts
offer fishing tours. Salinas, Playas, Manta, Puerto López
and Bahía de Caráquez.
Fresh water fishing
There are several lakes and rivers around Ecuador for
this exciting sport. The places listed below are the most
popular for this activity: Trout fishing in the rivers
and lakes of the highland (sierra) of Ecuador is a rather
popular sport though prohibited in national parks and
national reserves. Well-known fishing spots are Laguna
La Mica, Laguna San Marcos, Laguna Mojanda, Micacocha
(Laguna La Mica), rio Chalupas, rio Chambo, Cosanga and
Papallacta, the lacs and rivers in the Cajas National
Park and in the Osogoche area.
Piranha (Piraña) fishing in the Lagunas of the
ecuadorian Oriente (Amazon Rainforest) is an attraction
offered with many of the jungle and rainforest adventure
tours. After a refreshing bath in the laguna, equipped
with just line, hook and bait, one may hook the world's
most ferocious and bloody fish...
North of Quito
Lagunas San Marcos, Lagunas del Voladero, near El Angel,
Cajas and Mojanda.
South of Quito
Laguna La Mica or Micacocha and Lagunas de Secas (both
near Pintag and Río Chalupas).
In the Amazon
Río Cosanga (south of Baeza), Río Quijos
(between Baeza and Lago Agrio) and Laguna Panacocha (east
of Coca).
