Fishing is an important industry
of Maldives. In fact, it is the
main occupation of people of this
country. The government has taken
a number of measures to develop
this sector. But every season is
not perfect for fishing. There are
some fishing seasons in the Maldives
where the catch is good and proves
lucrative.
The time is extremely important
to ensure that we have a good catch.
Normally, fishing is done all year
in the Maldives. Maldives being
a hot and humid country, and with
the sun shining almost all year,
fishing is more or less done throughout
the year. However, the best time
to go fishing is during the North-West
monsoons.
A good fishing season in the Maldives
is the Hulhangu season. The end
of this season is the best time
to go fishing. This period usually
extends from mid-June to the end
of June and is simply perfect to
get a good catch. Winds and storm
clouds are features of this season.
Rainfall usually occurs during the
month of April.
Another season, which is ideal
for swimming is Iruvai. During this
period, fishing is good on the eastern
side and in the northern atolls.
The season is marked by plenty of
sunshine and winds from the north-east
side. You can find different types
of fish during this period, which
acts as a boon for fishermen. The
most popular types of fish that
you can catch here include tuna,
dolphin fish, runner rainbow, Jack,
trevally and barracudas. The best
time to go fishing is early in the
morning. Fishing at night is also
very popular in the Maldives.
Fishing should be avoided during
the months of October when the time
is rough and stormy. The sea is
too rough and fishermen are generally
advised not to venture far into
the sea Fishing is an important
industry in the country’s
economy, making important contributions
to the nation’s gross domestic
product. The sector is well developed
and modern facilities have been
introduced to increase catches.
