Fishing In Jamaica

Fishing in Jamaica is part of a dream vacation for many. Thereare many excellent fishing spots, as is evidenced by Jamaica’sinternational popularity as a fishing destination and tournamentsite. Deep-sea fishing trips are easily chartered, as arefishing tours of the region. As an island nation, fishing isimportant to the local economy, a part of the local culture.Thus, the savvy visitor may be able to arrange to do his fishingoutside of the usual tourist spots, and instead enjoy a few ofthe places known and loved by local fishers.

Suzie-Q Deep Sea Fishing Charters operates out of Falmouth,which is close to Montego Bay, offers both 8-hour and 4-hourcharters for up to 12 people. There are a wide variety of fishavailable in the fishing region, including blue marlin, whitemarlin, mahi mahi, wahoo, black-finned tuna, yellow-finned tuna,skipjack, kingfish, mackerel, and sailfish. Reservation must bemade 48 hours in advance, and rates are $500 for 4 hours with upto 8 people, $900 for 8 hours. $30 per extra person, up to atotal of 14, will be charged.

Jamaica Deep Sea Adventures, found at the Port Antonio marina,prides itself on the fine equipment it provides for its fishers.One of the special items is a chair designed specifically forsupporting the fisher while he is struggling with large fish.Fishers can expect to be dropping their lines up to 6,000 feetinto the beautiful salt waters that are home to numerous speciesof fish, including barracuda, tuna, and marlin.

Montego Bay is home to No Problem Fishing Charters. They offerhalf day charters for $360 and full day charters for $690. Alsoin Montego Bay are Pier One Marina, where chartered fishingexcursions can be arranged, and North Coast Marine Charters,which operates out of Half Moon Hotel and Wynham Rose Hall Hotel.

Families will enjoy using Salty Angler Fishing Charters ofMontego Bay, because children are welcomed and beginner’slessons are readily available. It should be noted, however, thatthis is catch and release fishing only. They have a variety offishing experiences available, including open water fishing,coastal fishing, night fishing, fly fishing and light tacklefishing.

At the Lost Beach Resort, located in Negril, a different sort offishing trip can be arranged. For a fee, a trip with a localfisherman can be set up. Fishers will accompany the localfisherman in his wooden skiff and fish by line or by pot. It isa fascinating experience and a wonderful way to learn a bitabout the local culture.

Near Treasure Beach and also around Port Antonio, small woodenboats can be chartered or rented for hand-line fishing. As withmost fishing expeditions in Jamaica, the local hotels can helpto locate and arrange the most suitable fishing experience.

Jamaica has a broad range of fishing opportunities, fromadventurous and exciting to relaxing and peaceful. Tours andcharters are not only for the sports fisherman, but also can beenjoyed safely by families. Jamaican waters draw fishers fromall over the world, and for good reason. Each fishing day hasthe potential to be a one-of-a-kind experience.

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