Featured in an issue of Surfer Magazine in 1993, the tear-drop shaped island’s reputation as a surfing destination is internationally notorious, constantly growing with more and more surfers from all over the world frequently visiting its shores.

But as popular as surfing in Siargao Island is, this doesn’t mean that surfing is the only highlight in Siargao Island’s roster of activity and destination features.

Siargao Island is also the game and sport fishing capital of the Philippines, with various local and international fishing tournaments held in Siargao Island, the most actively participated of which being the Siargao International Game Fishing Tournament.

With the Philippine Deep only a few kilometers away, Siargao Island’s waters promises the most exhilarating and challenging experience any game or sport fisher could want.

Serious fishers could find top-notch challenges in catching sailfish and/or blue marlin, as hobbyist fishers will surely find excitement in catching Pacific Tuna, Yellow Fin Tuna and/or Spanish Mackerel. Fishers could also give reef fishing a go, with coral trout being the prime target.

With a number of fishing tour operators and fishing tour package options, Siargao Island visitors with a penchant for fishing will find their passions sated, well satisfied and fulfilled with the best of the Philippines’ marine riches.

With fish species only found in Siargao Island’s waters, deep sea fishing and reef fishing takes a more exiting tone in Siargao Island, a feature which stands side-by-side with the islands surfing reputation.

If you’re looking for the perfect fishing destination, then the seven thousand one hundred seven islands of the Philippines is the best place to catch your next game. From the Greysnapper to the Needle fish, enthusiasts will find the best game fishes in the country. Also included in the list are: the Blue Marlin, Trevally, Sailfish, King Mackerel, Dorado, Pacific Barracuda, Warsaw Grouper, Yellow fin tuna, Skipjack tuna and Wahoo.

Just for general information, we will be discussing the top games, starting with the Blue Marlin.

Blue Marlins are the only one of its kind to be found in warm seas. It is distinguishable through its big shiny body. One can weigh up to 450 kilograms. The old technique of live bait is often used to catch these big creatures.

The sailfish has colorful fins that look like sails. It is the one of the fastest billfishes alive. They are the priced catch for sport fishermen because they are fast and hard to catch.

Professional anglers recognize the King Mackerel as it is one of the most popular game fishes. It has a slender and a silver cylindrical body filled with little fins. Wire and rigging, live-baiting and dead drifting baits are just some of the techniques used to catch the King Mackerel.

The Pacific Barracuda has a blue-gray color on its body and are not as aggressive as their cousins in the Atlantic, but they are just as powerful fist run and high jumps. They are also ranked as the most popular game fish.

The Dorado is considered to be an excellent game fish because of their aerial acrobatics. They can weigh up to 25 pounds and are often caught using bait-casting, live bait drifting and trolling.

The best fishing grounds can be found in the Visayas, Bicol, Ilocos, Batangas, Surigao and Mindanao. Remember to get the help of local fishermen to guide you to the best spot to catch the fish.

Because of the huge diversity of marine life in the country, sports fishermen will not be disappointed fishing all year round.