Grenada, known as the "Spice Isle" of the Caribbean, boasts a vibrant fishing industry that plays a crucial role in its economy and culture. The island’s rich marine waters yield top fish catches such as yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi (dolphinfish), wahoo, marlin, and kingfish, alongside abundant local favorites like snapper and grouper. Grenada’s fishing tradition dates back centuries, rooted in both indigenous practices and later European influences, with artisanal and small-scale fisheries dominating the sector. Today, Grenadian fishers primarily use small boats and traditional gear, supplying both local markets and export demands, particularly for high-value species like tuna. The industry remains vital for food security, employment, and the island’s culinary identity, while also supporting a growing sport fishing tourism sector.
| Rank | Fish Species | Metric Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yellowfin tuna | 957 |
| 2 | Red hind | 110 |
| 3 | Parrotfishes nei | 80 |
| 4 | Snappers, jobfishes nei | 70 |
| 5 | Barracudas nei | 67 |
| 6 | Scads nei | 65 |
| 7 | Bigeye scad | 62 |
| 8 | Atlantic sailfish | 58 |
| 9 | Common dolphinfish | 52 |
| 10 | Coney | 47 |
| 11 | Blackfin tuna | 36 |
| 12 | Marine fishes nei | 34 |
| 13 | Caribbean spiny lobster | 30 |
| 14 | Carangids nei | 29 |
| 15 | Stromboid conchs nei | 26 |
| 16 | Blue marlin | 19 |
| 17 | Flyingfishes nei | 16 |
| 17 | Wahoo | 16 |
| 19 | Sharks, rays, skates, etc. nei | 15 |
| 20 | Skipjack tuna | 12 |
| 21 | Rainbow runner | 8 |
| 23 | Sand tilefish | 7 |
| 23 | Swordfish | 7 |
| 23 | Grunts, sweetlips nei | 7 |
| 25 | Atlantic white marlin | 5 |
| 26 | Squirrelfishes nei | 4 |
| 26 | Triggerfishes, durgons nei | 4 |
| 28 | Surgeonfishes nei | 3 |
| 28 | Albacore | 3 |
| 30 | Halfbeaks nei | 2 |
| 30 | Green turtle | 2 |
| 33 | Needlefishes, etc. nei | 1 |
| 33 | Groupers, seabasses nei | 1 |
| 33 | Bigeye tuna | 1 |
| 33 | King mackerel | 1 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.