Top Guam Fish Catches

Guam’s fishing industry, though relatively small compared to larger Pacific nations, is deeply rooted in the island’s Chamorro culture and sustains both local consumption and recreational activities. The island’s surrounding waters are renowned for their abundance of prized pelagic species, making it a hotspot for sport fishing. The top catches include yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares), mahi-mahi (Coryphaena hippurus), wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri), and marlin (primarily blue marlin, Makaira nigricans). Historically, traditional fishing methods such as netting and spearfishing were practiced by the Chamorro people, but the industry has modernized with the introduction of motorized boats and advanced gear. Today, while commercial fishing remains limited due to the island’s small scale, Guam hosts popular annual fishing tournaments and supports a vibrant charter fishing scene, drawing both locals and tourists eager to experience the thrill of landing big game fish in the rich Pacific waters.

Rank	Fish Species	Metric Tons
1	Skipjack tuna	190
2	Common dolphinfish	43
3	Wahoo	26
4	Yellowfin tuna	15
5	Bigeye scad	9
5	Surgeonfishes nei	9
7	Deepwater longtail red snapper	7
7	Emperors(=Scavengers) nei	7
9	Parrotfishes nei	6
10	Carangids nei	5
10	Marine fishes nei	5
12	Barracudas nei	4
12	Blue marlin	4
14	Orangespine unicornfish	3
16	Goatfishes, red mullets nei	2
16	Kyphosus sea chubs nei	2
16	Groupers, seabasses nei	2
23	Tropical spiny lobsters nei	1
23	Various squids nei	1
23	Squirrelfishes nei	1
23	Snappers, jobfishes nei	1
23	Aquatic invertebrates nei	1
23	Rainbow runner	1
23	Pomfrets, ocean breams nei	1
23	Octopuses, etc. nei	1
23	Indo-Pacific sailfish	1
23	Dogtooth tuna	1
23	Deep-water red snapper	1
23	Little spinefoot	1

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