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Fishing in Horta, Azores
The mid-Atlantic Azores sit on a chain of seamounts that pull in blue marlin and some of the biggest bigeye tuna in the world. Horta, on Faial, is the archipelago's historic big-game port, with boats running to the famous Condor Bank a short steam offshore.
See live conditions & Bite Score for Horta →Best time to fish
June–October (peak July–September)
Where fish hold
Volcanic seamounts and offshore banks — Condor and Princess Alice among them — where bait stacks over abrupt rises from very deep water.
What you can catch in Horta
Tactics & tides
Lure trolling over the banks accounts for most marlin; when tuna show on the sounder, boats switch to live bait and chunking over the high spots.
An open-ocean fishery — moon phase and the current running across the banks drive the bite more than tide.
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Fishing in Horta: FAQ
What fish can you catch in Horta?
Popular targets in Horta include Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, and 1 more. The mix shifts with the season and conditions.
When is the best time to fish in Horta?
The prime season is June–October (peak July–September). Day to day, the bite is usually best on moving water around dawn and dusk. An open-ocean fishery — moon phase and the current running across the banks drive the bite more than tide.
Where should you fish in Horta?
Focus on Volcanic seamounts and offshore banks — Condor and Princess Alice among them — where bait stacks over abrupt rises from very deep water.. Lure trolling over the banks accounts for most marlin; when tuna show on the sounder, boats switch to live bait and chunking over the high spots.
How do I know if it's a good day to fish in Horta?
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