Europe · Malta
Fishing in Malta
Malta sits mid-channel between Sicily and North Africa on the migration route of Mediterranean bluefin, and its lampuki (dorado) season is a national institution. Every autumn, boats fish traditional palm-frond floats - kannizzati - that gather dorado offshore, a method used here for centuries.
See live conditions & Bite Score for Malta →Best time to fish
May-December (lampuki peak September-November)
Where fish hold
Steep drop-offs and banks a short run offshore; dorado pile up under the anchored floats and any drifting cover.
What you can catch in Malta
Tactics & tides
Trolling for tuna and bonito in spring and early summer; autumn crews cast and drop baits around the kannizzati for lampuki.
Tide is negligible in the central Med - sea state and current lines matter far more.
Baitful scores all of this for you. It reads the live tide stage, barometric pressure trend, solunar feeding windows, wind and storm-aware weather at Malta and turns them into a 0 to 100 Bite Score with a 72-hour best-window view.
Fishing in Malta: FAQ
What fish can you catch in Malta?
Popular targets in Malta include Bluefin Tuna, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Bonito, Barracuda. The mix shifts with the season and conditions.
When is the best time to fish in Malta?
The prime season is May-December (lampuki peak September-November). Day to day, the bite is usually best on moving water around dawn and dusk. Tide is negligible in the central Med - sea state and current lines matter far more.
Where should you fish in Malta?
Focus on Steep drop-offs and banks a short run offshore; dorado pile up under the anchored floats and any drifting cover.. Trolling for tuna and bonito in spring and early summer; autumn crews cast and drop baits around the kannizzati for lampuki.
How do I know if it's a good day to fish in Malta?
Open Malta in Baitful to see the live Bite Score, tides, solunar windows, and storm-aware weather, all scored for the day and the next 72 hours.
Fish Malta with a local captain
Browse charters & guides operating in Malta - trips, target species, and direct contact with no middleman fees.
Maltacharters & guides →More Europe fishing
Plan your trip to Malta
Free live conditions, Bite Score, and what to fish for.
Open Malta in Baitful →