Fishing
Juan Fernández lobster, tuna, wahoo and swordfish in waters that have never been overexploited. Sport fishing or traditional — the ocean decides.
The waters of the Juan Fernández Archipelago are a sanctuary for those who love fishing. 674 km from the mainland, far from commercial routes and protected by its Biosphere Reserve status, these waters sustain fish populations that elsewhere in the world exist only in memory.
The Juan Fernández lobster
Jasus frontalis, the Juan Fernández spiny lobster, is considered among the finest in the world. Its firm, delicately flavoured flesh is the result of growing in cold, clean waters and feeding on the rocky seabeds of the archipelago. The fishing season is strictly regulated to ensure resource sustainability, and joining a local fishermen's outing is an experience that connects directly with the culture and identity of the island.
Offshore sport fishing
The deep waters to the west of the island concentrate large pelagic species: yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares), wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri), swordfish (Xiphias gladius) and marlin (Makaira nigricans). Lure fishing or deep-sea fishing here can yield catches that in other latitudes require far larger vessels and far more complex logistics.
Traditional fishing with the locals
One of the most authentic experiences we offer is joining the San Juan Bautista fishermen on their traditional outings. Using bottom longlines for lobster, handlines for the viejo or artisan fish traps are techniques unchanged for generations, in perfect harmony with the ecosystem. The fishing always ends in the kitchen: lunch is part of the experience.
Regulation and conservation
All fishing in the archipelago is subject to Sernapesca regulations and the internal rules of the Juan Fernández Biosphere Reserve. We operate exclusively within these frameworks, prioritising catch-and-release for pelagic species and strictly observing lobster closures and quotas. Sustainability is not an option: it is the only way to ensure these waters remain what they are.
What we offer
Offshore sport fishing trips
Equipped boats for deep-sea fishing: yellowfin tuna, wahoo, swordfish and marlin in deep waters west of the island.
Artisanal fishing with local fishermen
Traditional lobster fishing with fishermen from San Juan Bautista. A cultural experience as valuable as the fishing itself.
Shore and kayak fishing
For those who prefer calm, endemic species fishing from the shore or by kayak through the least-visited coves.
Same-day gastronomy
What you catch, we cook. Lunch on board or on the beach is an integral part of every trip, with ingredients from the island itself.
What makes us different
Waters that have never been overexploited
674 km from the continent, without commercial fishing industry nearby, these waters retain fish populations that elsewhere in the world are just history.
The Juan Fernández lobster
Jasus frontalis, considered one of the finest in the world, has inhabited these reefs for millennia. Participating in its artisanal fishing is a privilege few travellers ever experience.
Direct connection with the community
Trips with local fishermen are not a tourist performance. They are real fishing operations, with the same logic and respect as always, with a visitor on board.
Fishing with conscience
We operate under Sernapesca regulations and the Biosphere Reserve. Catch-and-release for pelagic species, strict respect for closures and quotas.
Ready to experience
Fishing
Every experience is tailored to sea conditions, the season and your preferences. Limited spots to guarantee quality.
From those who have already been here
"We set out with Don Rodrigo at dawn and came back with three lobsters and a story I will tell for the rest of my life."
"I'd never caught wahoo before. After this, I understand why people travel to the end of the world to do it."
"The on-board lunch with what we caught ourselves was the best meal of the entire trip. And the trip was extraordinary."