Top Guadeloupe Fish Catches

Guadeloupe, a French overseas region in the Caribbean, boasts a vibrant fishing industry rooted in both tradition and modern practices. The island's rich marine biodiversity supports catches of prized species such as mahi-mahi (dorado), wahoo, tuna (notably yellowfin and skipjack), barracuda, and various types of snapper and grouper. Artisanal fishing remains prevalent, with small-scale fishers using traditional boats and gear to supply local markets and restaurants with fresh seafood. Historically, fishing has been integral to Guadeloupe’s coastal communities, providing livelihoods and shaping local cuisine. In recent decades, the industry has modernized somewhat, but it still faces challenges from overfishing and environmental changes. Sport fishing and recreational charters have also grown in popularity, targeting trophy species like marlin and sailfish, further highlighting Guadeloupe’s reputation as a premier Caribbean fishing destination.

Rank	Fish Species	Metric Tons
1	Common dolphinfish	296
2	Yellowfin tuna	237
3	Stromboid conchs nei	232
4	Parrotfishes nei	209
5	Filefishes, leatherjackets nei	71
6	Caribbean spiny lobster	64
7	Groupers nei	58
8	Snappers nei	52
9	Blue marlin	43
10	Grunts, sweetlips nei	41
11	Yellowtail snapper	38
12	Needlefishes, etc. nei	29
13	Marine fishes nei	23
14	Tunas nei	20
14	Surmullets(=Red mullets) nei	20
16	Queen snapper	19
17	Carangids nei	18
18	Bigeye scad	17
19	Surgeonfishes nei	15
19	Squirrelfishes nei	15
21	Various sharks nei	10
22	Red lionfish	8
23	Wahoo	7
24	Seerfishes nei	5
24	Clupeoids nei	5
26	Boxfishes nei	4
27	Octopuses, etc. nei	3
28	Batwing coral crab	2
28	Slipper lobsters nei	2
32	Spotted spiny lobster	1
32	Rays and skates nei	1
32	Rainbow runner	1
32	Morays eels, etc. nei	1
32	Channel-clinging crab	1
32	Porgies, seabreams nei	1

Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.