What species is a sport fisher most likely to target and what makes the Andaman Sea fishing different from other Indian coastal waters?

The primary target species on this andaman fishing package are giant trevally, dogtooth tuna, wahoo, yellowfin tuna and barracuda — all confirmed in Andaman Sea waters. The giant trevally is the species most sport fishers come to the Andaman Islands specifically to pursue — a top predator that inhabits reef edges and open water channels and strikes surface lures with a force that makes most other Indian sport fishing feel mild in comparison. The difference between the Andaman Sea and most Indian coastal fishing is the combination of water depth, reef structure and relatively low fishing pressure across the open water channels. The reef drop-offs around Havelock and in the offshore channel between the island groups hold species and sizes that the heavily fished coastal waters of the mainland do not consistently produce. No specific catch is guaranteed on this andaman fishing package — the sea and the fish operate independently of the itinerary.

What is the difference between trolling, popping and jigging and which method suits which target species?

Trolling involves towing lures or baited lines behind the moving charter boat at cruising speed — typically used for open water pelagic species including yellowfin tuna, wahoo and GT in the channels between islands. The lure or bait runs at a set depth behind the boat and the strike happens as the boat moves. Popping is surface lure casting from the bow of a stationary or slow-moving boat toward reef edges and structure — a large surface lure is cast, retrieved with a rhythmic popping action that creates surface disturbance and the GT or barracuda strikes from below in a visible surface explosion. It is the most visually dramatic fishing method on this andaman fishing package and the one most associated with GT specifically. Jigging involves dropping a weighted metal lure vertically to depth and working it upward with an aggressive rod action — targeting dogtooth tuna, deep GT and reef species on the drop-off walls. Bottom fishing uses weighted rigs on the sea floor for grouper and snapper in the reef passages.

What fishing equipment should the group bring to this andaman fishing package and what does the charter provide?

A registered fishing charter for this andaman fishing package typically provides the boat, the skipper, basic rods and reels for the methods being fished, terminal tackle including hooks and rigs, bait where applicable and safety equipment. What the charter provides versus what the group should bring varies between operators — the Bon team confirms the specific equipment inventory with the charter at the time of booking. Serious sport fishers who have their own popping and jigging rods, reels and lure collections should bring them — the difference between a purpose-built GT popping setup and a charter’s general-purpose rod is felt immediately on the first fish. Those fishing for the first time on this andaman fishing package can rely entirely on the charter’s equipment. Sun protection including a hat, UV-blocking long sleeves, polarised sunglasses and sunscreen is the most important personal preparation for a full day on an open charter boat in the Andaman Sea. Seasickness medication is advisable for those with any susceptibility to motion in open water.

Is catch and release practised on this andaman fishing package and what happens to the fish that are caught?

The standard approach for large pelagic species on a responsible andaman fishing package is catch and release — the giant trevally, dogtooth tuna and wahoo that make the Andaman Sea fishing worthwhile are slow-growing species whose populations are better served by being returned to the water than kept. The specific catch and release policy depends on the individual charter operator and the Bon team confirms the operator’s policy at the time of booking. Smaller reef species including grouper and snapper caught during bottom fishing sessions may be kept at the operator’s discretion and in some cases form part of the evening meal at the hotel if the hotel kitchen agrees to prepare them. The andaman fishing package does not guarantee any catch and does not promise any fish for the table — the sea is not a fish market and the charter is not a guarantee of supply.

What experience level is required and can a complete fishing beginner join this andaman fishing package?

Yes — a complete fishing beginner can join this andaman fishing package. The charter skipper and crew manage the technical aspects of boat positioning, tackle rigging and method selection — the fisher’s role is to cast, retrieve and fight the fish when the strike comes. The crew assists with rod technique for beginners on popping and jigging. The physical demands of fighting a large GT or tuna on a sport fishing rod are real — a big fish on a popping rod puts significant load on the arms, shoulders and back and the fight can last several minutes. A person with no upper body strength or a significant shoulder injury may find the larger fish uncomfortable to fight. The trolling method is the most passive — lines are set and the fisher waits for the strike. Bottom fishing is also relatively low intensity. Popping is the most physically active method and the most likely to produce the large strikes that define the Andaman Sea sport fishing experience on this andaman fishing package.

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The Andaman Sea is one of the least fished sport fishing destinations in India — the combination of relatively low boat traffic, the reef structure around Havelock and the open water channels between the islands creates conditions for species that most Indian coastal fishing simply does not produce. Giant trevally in the Andaman channel reef edges, dogtooth tuna in the deeper offshore water, wahoo and yellowfin tuna on the troll, barracuda at the reef structure from the surface — the andaman fishing package is built around a two-day fishing programme covering the open ocean charter out of Port Blair on Day 2 and the reef edge fishing from Havelock on Days 3 and 4. The giant trevally is the target that most sport fishers come to the Andaman Islands specifically for — a fish that hits a surface lure with enough force that the rod reacts before the brain does and the fight that follows is not something a fisher who has only caught mackerel or pomfret from a jetty is ready for. The andaman fishing package is built for the fisher who is ready for it.

Bon Voyagers manages the complete ground programme from Port Blair Airport arrival. Day 1 covers Port Blair and the Cellular Jail with an evening harbour briefing with the charter operator. Day 2 is the full day deep sea charter from Port Blair. Day 3 takes the ferry to Havelock for the afternoon reef fishing session. Day 4 is the Havelock full day fishing morning with the afternoon at Radhanagar Beach. Day 5 returns to Port Blair for Ross Island and the departure. Vehicle transfers at Port Blair and Havelock and ferry tickets are included. All fishing charter and session fees are paid directly to the registered charter operator and are not included in the base package price.

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Day 1 • Arrival at Port Blair, Cellular Jail and Charter Briefing: andaman fishing package

The andaman fishing package begins at Port Blair Airport where the Bon Voyagers representative meets the group on arrival. The afternoon is the Cellular Jail — built between 1896 and 1906 across seven radiating wings where political prisoners from across India were held. The evening light and sound show runs approximately 45 minutes after dark. The charter operator briefing follows in the evening — the Bon team coordinates the meeting with the registered fishing charter operator at Port Blair harbour where the charter vessel for Day 2 is confirmed, the fishing method programme is discussed and the equipment inventory is checked. The group confirms what rods, reels and terminal tackle they have brought and what the charter provides. An early start is required on Day 2 — deep sea fishing charters typically depart before dawn to reach the fishing grounds at first light when the predatory species are most active. Overnight in Port Blair.

Day 2 • Deep Sea Fishing Charter from Port Blair: andaman fishing package

The charter vessel departs Port Blair harbour before dawn on Day 2 of this andaman fishing package — the run to the open water fishing grounds takes approximately 1 to 2 hours depending on the target area and the fishing method planned for the day. Trolling begins as the boat reaches the open water channels between the island groups — lines going out at speed with surface lures or rigged baits targeting yellowfin tuna and wahoo in the pelagic zone. Popping — casting large surface lures from the bow toward reef edges and drop-offs — targets the giant trevally at the structure where deep water meets the reef. The strike of a GT on a surface popper is one of the more extreme things the Andaman Sea produces for the fisher on this andaman fishing package — a large, fast, powerful fish taking a surface lure in a visible explosion and running with the line in a direction the rod cannot immediately manage. Jigging at depth targets dogtooth tuna and reef species on the drop-off walls. The charter returns to Port Blair by late afternoon. Overnight in Port Blair.

Day 3 • Port Blair to Havelock and Reef Edge Fishing Session: andaman fishing package

The private ferry from Port Blair to Havelock covers approximately 57 kilometres in around 1.5 to 2.5 hours. Havelock adds a different dimension to this andaman fishing package — the reef edge sites around the island carry GT in the shallower popping zones and the passages between Havelock and the surrounding island group have their own current lines and bait concentrations that the Port Blair open water does not replicate. The afternoon fishing session at Havelock is coordinated by the Bon team with a local registered operator at the island — a shorter session than Day 2 but more reef-specific. Popping along the northern edge of Havelock targets surface GT. Bottom fishing in the reef passages targets grouper and snapper. Fishing session charges are paid locally to the registered operator. Overnight at Havelock.

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Day 4 • Havelock Full Day Fishing and Radhanagar Recovery: andaman fishing package

The early morning of Day 4 is the best fishing window of the Havelock section of this andaman fishing package — the pre-dawn hours when the tide is moving and the predatory species are actively feeding at the reef edge before the light fully establishes. The morning session from the charter boat covers the Havelock reef passages with popping, jigging and bottom fishing across the different depth zones the island provides. The specific species encountered depends on the season, the tide and the conditions on the day — no catch is guaranteed and the andaman fishing package positions the fishing environment honestly rather than as a production line. The afternoon is Radhanagar Beach — the long arc of white sand on Havelock’s western side that has nothing to do with fishing and everything to do with what a body that has been on a boat since before dawn needs by early afternoon. Fishing charges paid to the operator. Overnight at Havelock.

Day 5 • Havelock to Port Blair, Ross Island and Departure: andaman fishing package

The ferry from Havelock back to Port Blair on the final morning of this andaman fishing package takes approximately 1.5 to 2.5 hours. Ross Island — now Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Island — in the morning is the historical counterpoint to four days of open water and reef fishing. The colonial ruins of the former British administrative headquarters stand in forest with deer moving through the cleared paths — a short boat ride from Aberdeen Jetty, the ruins and the forest a different register from the Andaman Sea charter fishing of the previous three days. North Bay is available for a glass bottom boat ride over the reef. The Sagarika government emporium near the clock tower is the last stop before the airport for Andaman craft and spices at fixed prices. The Bon Voyagers vehicle drops at Port Blair Airport. The andaman fishing package ends at the same harbour the Day 2 charter left from.

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Detailed Itinerary for Andaman Fishing Package

Day 1 • Arrival at Port Blair, Cellular Jail and Charter Briefing: andaman fishing package

Day 2 • Deep Sea Fishing Charter from Port Blair: andaman fishing package

Day 3 • Port Blair to Havelock and Reef Edge Fishing Session: andaman fishing package

Day 4 • Havelock Full Day Fishing and Radhanagar Recovery: andaman fishing package

Day 5 • Havelock to Port Blair, Ross Island and Departure: andaman fishing package

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Frequently Asked Questions About 5 Day Deepwater Andaman Fishing Package | Relentless

What species is a sport fisher most likely to target and what makes the Andaman Sea fishing different from other Indian coastal waters?

What is the difference between trolling, popping and jigging and which method suits which target species?

What fishing equipment should the group bring to this andaman fishing package and what does the charter provide?

Is catch and release practised on this andaman fishing package and what happens to the fish that are caught?

What experience level is required and can a complete fishing beginner join this andaman fishing package?

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