Recreational fishing in Abu Dhabi - in pictures

  • Fishing is a popular weekend pastime along Al Raha Creek, at Yas Beach, Abu Dhabi.
    Fishing is a popular weekend pastime along Al Raha Creek, at Yas Beach, Abu Dhabi.
  • Queenfish, giant trevally, barracuda and kingfish can be found in abundance during the summer months.
    Queenfish, giant trevally, barracuda and kingfish can be found in abundance during the summer months.
  • Casting rods are most commonly used to catch kingfish, barracuda, cobia and queenfish.
    Casting rods are most commonly used to catch kingfish, barracuda, cobia and queenfish.
  • Anglers cast their lines near the Iron Bridge area of Yas Island.
    Anglers cast their lines near the Iron Bridge area of Yas Island.
  • An angler secures a lure to his line.
    An angler secures a lure to his line.
  • A selection of lures used to attract different species of fish.
    A selection of lures used to attract different species of fish.
  • An angler casts his line at Yas Island's Iron Bridge area.
    An angler casts his line at Yas Island's Iron Bridge area.
  • The 'golden hour' of fishing is at sunset, according to longtime anglers at the Al Khaleej Al Arabi Park 4 in Abu Dhabi.
    The 'golden hour' of fishing is at sunset, according to longtime anglers at the Al Khaleej Al Arabi Park 4 in Abu Dhabi.
  • Veteran angler Dangga Cinco with the tools of his trade.
    Veteran angler Dangga Cinco with the tools of his trade.
  • Flourocarbon fishing lines are a must for serious anglers. They are known for superior strength and sensitivity.
    Flourocarbon fishing lines are a must for serious anglers. They are known for superior strength and sensitivity.
  • An array of lures to attract fish of all shapes and sizes.
    An array of lures to attract fish of all shapes and sizes.
  • Anglers know that the right equipment will help them reel in a prize catch.
    Anglers know that the right equipment will help them reel in a prize catch.
  • Anglers patiently wait for a catch at the Yas Island Iron Bridge area on a foggy morning.
    Anglers patiently wait for a catch at the Yas Island Iron Bridge area on a foggy morning.
  • An angler deliberates over which lure to choose.
    An angler deliberates over which lure to choose.
  • Anglers cross Iron Bridge at Yas Island.
    Anglers cross Iron Bridge at Yas Island.
  • A great egret is also looking to land a fish at Yas Island Iron Bridge.
    A great egret is also looking to land a fish at Yas Island Iron Bridge.