Tuna fishing in Croatia
Istria is the best fishing destination in Croatia when it comes to tuna fishing. Every season here there is a chance to catch tuna weighing 200 kg and more.
A team of professionals will do everything to make you enjoy fishing, feel the local flavor and have an unforgettable experience.
You will have an opportunity to get acquainted with the life of local fishermen, learn the technique of tuna fishing and touch the ancient fishing traditions, which are passed on from generation to generation.
Depending on the weather and season, you can fish for tuna in the eastern, western and southern parts of the peninsula. It is also easily accessible from Slovenia, Italy, Germany, Austria and Hungary.
Stypes of fish
Bluefin tuna are specialized here, but while fishing there are opportunities to catch mackerel, mahi-mahi, shark and on rare occasions swordfish.
PACKAGES
FULL DAY/HALF DAY FISHING FOR BIG game fish
Recommended period: April - November
- 4-7 hours of fishing
- All inclusive (food, drinks, fuel, skipper, license, tackle, bait)
- fish species: bluefin tuna, mahi-mahi, shark, rarely swordfish
- departure time is flexible, depends on captain's decision depending on weather and fishing season
Multi-Year Tuna Fishing
Recommended period: September – November
- from 2 to 5 days of fishing
- 3 to 7 days of accommodation in fishing lodges
- all inclusive (food, drinks, fuel, skipper, license, tackle, lures)
- fish species: bluefin tuna, mahi-mahi, sharks, rarely swordfish, mackerel
On the territory of Croatia it is possible to distinguish two types of climate: on the coast of the Adriatic sea is Mediterranean, with hot and dry summers and warm and wet winters in the country is moderately continental, with cold winters and moderately warm summers.
How to get there
The nearest airport to Istria — Pula Airport (PUY), is 39 km away.
A team of professionals will do everything to make you enjoy fishing, feel the local flavor and have an unforgettable experience.
You will have an opportunity to get acquainted with the life of local fishermen, learn the technique of tuna fishing and touch the ancient fishing traditions, which are passed on from generation to generation.
Depending on the weather and season, you can fish for tuna in the eastern, western and southern parts of the peninsula. It is also easily accessible from Slovenia, Italy, Germany, Austria and Hungary.
Stypes of fish
Bluefin tuna are specialized here, but while fishing there are opportunities to catch mackerel, mahi-mahi, shark and on rare occasions swordfish.
PACKAGES
FULL DAY/HALF DAY FISHING FOR BIG game fish
Recommended period: April - November
- 4-7 hours of fishing
- All inclusive (food, drinks, fuel, skipper, license, tackle, bait)
- fish species: bluefin tuna, mahi-mahi, shark, rarely swordfish
- departure time is flexible, depends on captain's decision depending on weather and fishing season
Multi-Year Tuna Fishing
Recommended period: September – November
- from 2 to 5 days of fishing
- 3 to 7 days of accommodation in fishing lodges
- all inclusive (food, drinks, fuel, skipper, license, tackle, lures)
- fish species: bluefin tuna, mahi-mahi, sharks, rarely swordfish, mackerel
Climate
On the territory of Croatia it is possible to distinguish two types of climate: on the coast of the Adriatic sea is Mediterranean, with hot and dry summers and warm and wet winters in the country is moderately continental, with cold winters and moderately warm summers. 
How to get there
How to get thereThe nearest airport to Istria — Pula Airport (PUY), is 39 km away.
TrophiesHigh season
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| Mackerel |
The fishing season runs from April through November.
The best times to fish are April and May, July – November.
April and May are great for booking a fishing trip for a few days.
September through November are considered the best period for tuna fishing.
The best times to fish are April and May, July – November.
April and May are great for booking a fishing trip for a few days.
September through November are considered the best period for tuna fishing.
