Fishing
Fishing on the beautiful island of Socotra is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for avid anglers (popping, vertical jigging, light spinning, fly fishing) Socotra is another Galapagos island. Socotra, located off the coast of Yemen in the Indian Ocean, is one of the world’s most amazing destinations with monster GTs. Come explore Socotra’s wild and remote sea. Socotra Island is home to over 680 species of fish, 230 species of hard corals (five of which are endemic), 30 species of soft corals, 300 species of crustaceans (nine of which areendemic), 490 species of mollusks, and 230 species of algae.
Ras Iresal is a Socotra sport fishing spot located in the northeast of the island. It is also the meeting point of the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea. Ras Iresal is well-known as the best Monster GT location. Sport fishing season recommended Sport fishing is best from October to November, and from March to the end of April. From May to early October, there is no fishing because there are monsoons on the island.
