What fishing from yacht in israel?
Sea fishing on a yacht in Israel is an exciting adventure that combines the thrill of fishing with the opportunity to enjoy stunning seascapes...
Types of Fish You Can Catch from a Yacht
1. Tuna
Tuna is one of the most coveted catches for fishermen. In Israel, 4 types of tuna can be caught.
Blackfin Tuna - Caught year-round. Mostly caught by trolling along the coast at depths of 10-15 meters, but it can also be caught at other depths.
Bluefin Tuna - The most valuable fish in our region. Catching a large specimen can fetch a significant sum (sometimes up to 50,000 ILS). Recently, a 300 kg tuna was caught in Ashkelon.
Longfin Tuna (Albacore) - A seasonal fish. It arrives every summer from late May to early July. Caught at depths of 200-900 meters and more (neutral waters).
Yacht Diana Ashdod - Takes you to fish for Albacore tuna every year - only in June!
Skipjack Tuna - Caught less frequently than blackfin or longfin tuna.
2. Bonito
Bonito, or Atlantic bonito, is a delicious fish from the mackerel family...
3. Mackerel
Mackerel - Travels in large schools. If you catch one, it's likely that everyone else will catch them too.
4. Mahi-Mahi
Mahi-Mahi, or dorado, is a vibrant yellow-green fish living in the tropical waters of the Red Sea off Israel's coast.
It is caught by trolling or spinning and is valued for its delicious, dense flesh.
5. Farida
Farida - found in the Mediterranean Sea.
Caught with bottom fishing gear or gig, popular among local fishermen.
6. Lizardfish
Lizardfish, or toothed lizardfish, is a predator with an elongated head, found in the Mediterranean and Red Seas.
Caught with bottom fishing gear or jigging at depths of 20-50 meters.
7. Trevally
Trevally, or jackfish, is a schooling fish of the Mediterranean Sea, feeding on zooplankton and small crustaceans.
Caught with spinning or sabiki rigs, especially effective from a yacht.
8. barbunia (sanfan)
barbunia or sanfan is a small red-colored fish living over sandy bottoms in the Mediterranean Sea.
Valued for its delicate flavor, caught with bottom rods or nets.
On Yacht Diana, this fish is caught daily! 250 ILS per person for 5 hours, including rods and bait!
9. Striped Mullet (Sultanka)
Striped Mullet, or sultanka, is a colorful fish of the Mediterranean Sea, similar to barbounia but with more pronounced stripes.
Caught with light tackle or nets, popular in cuisine.
10. Jarbida
Red Pagrus, or jarbida, is an omnivorous fish with a reddish hue, found in the Mediterranean Sea at depths up to 50 meters. Valued for its tender flesh.
11. Triggerfish (Sea Pig)
A marine fish from the triggerfish family with armored scales, a sharp dorsal spine for protection, and a gray-green color. Feeds on crustaceans and mollusks on rocky bottoms.
12. Grouper (Locus)
Grouper - A predatory fish from the sea bass family with a powerful jaw, reaching up to 1.2 meters. Found in the Mediterranean Sea, feeding on fish, crustaceans, and mollusks at depths up to 100 meters.
13. Anthias
(Golden Jack): A large fish from the jackfish family, up to 250 cm long, weighing up to 97 kg. Feeds on small fish and squid.
14. Soldierfish (Belkan)
Soldierfish, reddish with white stripes and large eyes. Up to 61 cm long, a nocturnal predator on reefs, feeding on invertebrates and small fish.
5 types of fish caught on Yacht Diana in a single fishing trip:
Trevally,
Red Mullet,
Striped Mullet,
Red Pagrus,
Lizardfish
