Egadi Islands

Sicily, Italy · Saltwater · Advanced

Off western Sicily, where tuna have been fished since antiquity in the tonnara traps. Modern sport boats target bluefin and swordfish in deep water within sight of the Egadi Islands.

Getting there & access

  • Fish from: boat

The Egadi Islands Marine Protected Area is zoned: A (integral reserve, western Marettimo and the Maraone islet), B (general reserve around the Faraglione of Favignana, west Levanzo and parts of Marettimo), C (partial reserve: all of Favignana, and the east sides of Levanzo and Marettimo) and D (the protection zone between the islands). The MPA lists sport fishing for zones B and C only, under authorisation from the MPA management body, and spearfishing is prohibited throughout the MPA. Check the MPA's current zoning map and authorisation procedure before fishing.

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Species

  • bluefin tuna
  • swordfish
  • amberjack

Best times to fish

  • Bluefin (May-Sep)
  • Swordfish at night
  • Calm summer days

Recommended gear

Essential

  • Heavy stand-up outfit
  • Trolling lures and live baits
  • Fighting harness
  • Sun protection

Optional

  • Licensed charter
  • Outriggers
  • Seasickness tablets

Regulations and requirements

  • Free MASAF registration plus RecFishing app reporting required
  • Bluefin tuna requires a specific authorisation and is quota-managed — mostly catch-and-release
  • Swordfish has a seasonal closure under EU rules

Rules change regularly — always confirm with the relevant fisheries authority before you fish.

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