Andaman fishing report: record popping sailfish, strong GT action around the Volcano island and Invisible Banks.
Volcano Island had been on our radar for a while. In this andaman fishing report you will discover our expedition as you lived with us. We knew it was sitting roughly 100 kilometres offshore, and even before the first cast, the place already felt different. The boat ride out takes around two hours, and the truth is that seeing the island appear on the horizon for the first time is something special. Andaman fishing feels diferent in that conditions. Is not the same as the usual fishing, that’s extreme. Fishing next to an active volcano gives the whole week a completely different energy, and from the moment we arrived, it felt like the kind of destination that could surprise us at any time.
The first day gave us exactly that feeling. We started fishing around the island and the action came quickly. We had already touched a few smaller GT early on, which is always a good sign in a place like this, but the real moment came at the end of the day when the trip delivered something none of us expected that early: a sailfish of around 80 kilos. You can see it in the photos, and it was the perfect reminder that Volcano Island is not just about one species or one style of fishing. It is a destination where things can happen fast, and where every session carries the chance of a proper fish.
Early sessions: working around the island
Over the following days, we kept fishing the areas surrounding the island, focusing on the structure, the current lines and the moments when the water looked alive. The weather did not always let us run as far as we wanted, so we had to stay disciplined and read the conditions properly. Still, the fishing kept producing, and that is one of the strongest points of this destination: even when the plan needs to be adjusted, the zone continues to give opportunities.
GT were the main theme of the trip. We found fish in different size classes, with several Giant Trevally in the 20 to 30 kg range, which is always beautiful to see in this kind of environment. In practical terms, I would say the average size here often sits more around 10 to 20 kg, which already gives you explosive strikes and serious fights on heavy tackle. A 30 kg GT is already a very good fish in this area, and once you go over that mark, you are talking about a truly exceptional Giant Trevally. During this week, we managed to connect with some of those better fish, and that kept the energy high all the way through the trip.
The key move: Invisible Banks and the final return to Volcano
Later in the trip, we finally managed to fish Invisible Banks for one of the days, adding another layer to the week and giving us a different look at the area. Then we returned to Volcano Island to close things properly. That final decision paid off in the best possible way.
The last chapter of the trip gave us two tremendous GT of 40 kilos. Those are the kind of fish that define a report and stay in your head long after the trip is over. In this fishery, a GT over 30 kg is already a serious result. Two fish touching the 40 kg class at the end of the week is exactly the kind of finish that turns a good expedition into a memorable one. Big surface fish in a volcanic setting, after several days of adapting to weather and staying patient, is exactly why Volcano Island leaves such a strong impression on anglers who fish it properly.
Final thoughts
This Volcano Island fishing report shows what makes this destination so addictive: the visual impact of the island itself, the possibility of true GT action, the chance of surprise species like sailfish, and the feeling that every productive session can suddenly become a major one. Even with weather limiting how far we could push on some days, the fishing kept producing and the quality was there throughout the week.
If you are planning a Volcano Island fishing trip, come ready for a serious popping and jigging destination where conditions matter, fish are powerful, and the best moments often come when you stay flexible and keep working the right water. From smaller GT early on to a sailfish around 80 kilos and a final pair of 40 kg fish, this was exactly the kind of week that reminds you why remote island expeditions are worth it.