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Taking in some of Costa Rica’s incredible sport fishing opportunities can be included as part of a luxury yacht charter in Costa Rica or private vacation with your own yacht. more
Records are set in The Bahamas nearly every year as some of the world’s best fisherman try and cast their reels for the ultimate catch. The Abacos islands are particularly good for big game, with a host of tournaments throughout the summer. Trying to catch the “big one” can easily be incorporated as part of a private superyacht vacation or luxury yacht charter in the Bahamas.
The quintessential Out Island boutique property, Bimini Big Game Resort is home to the Big Game Dive Shop which offers snorkeling excursions, daily dive trips, scuba lessons and rental equipment. Bimini Big Game is also serious when it comes to fishing, with tournament-rigged vessels used for sport fishing charters that are all decked out with the latest gadgets that only fishing fans will truly appreciate. The boats also feature live bait wells, swim platforms and comfortable staterooms. Guests can bring their catch to the restaurant’s kitchen for a fabulously cooked dinner too.
Swain’s Cay Lodge makes a great spot for the best fishing in the Bahamas, ideal for bonefishing, deep-sea fishing or reef fishing. Just off the beach near the lodge is wadeable flat – you can step outside of your rustic island cottage and onto the sand anytime you’d like and be right in the middle of the bonefish domain. The lodge caters to serious fishing enthusiasts of all types. It’s uniquely positioned on Mangrove Cay, providing easy access to both the South Bight and the fabled Middle Bight. Independent, local guides are all handpicked – and know just the right spot for wind and tide conditions. Just outside the Andros Barrier reef are ideal conditions for large game fish like tuna, billfish and wahoo.
An ideal destination for completely unplugging from the chaos of the modern world, Petit St. Vincent is a 113-acre private island resort framed by two miles of pristine white sands. There are no televisions, no phones and no planned activities, but you can indulge your ultimate private island fantasy, including plans to go fishing. Not only is it one of the most romantic destinations in the world, but but the resort also offers sailing excursions that provide the perfect opportunity for Caribbean casting. The Grenadines are home to a wide array of fish species, including regular catches of mahi-mahi, yellowfin tuna, great barracuda, Spanish mackerel and giant trevally. Resort chefs will be ready and waiting to cook up your catch for you when you return, or you can cook it up yourself on the boat’s grill.
The “Marls of Abaco,” located along the western shores of Great Abaco Island in the Bahamas, is a saltwater fisherman’s paradise. The area is renowned as a prime wilderness bonefish habitat – one of the best spots to be for those seeking productive bonefish waters. Abaco Lodge, situated on the west side of the island, abuts some of the very best of those fishing waters. There are plenty of opportunities for catching fish that exceeds five pounds as well. Record catches of marlin, sailfish and tuna are common, with outstanding fishing throughout the islands. more
The best Caribbean islands for reef fishing: here
When planning your Caribbean fishing trip, there are many factors that could influence your travel decisions… Everyone’s priorities are different – Considerations for choosing a Caribbean fishing vacation:
Picture yourself ringed by turquoise blue waters, with a tropical island visible in the distance… quietly testing the waters for fish while soaking up the warmth of the sun. While you’re out there on the Caribbean sea, you might see some whales or dolphins swimming by. You can venture out deep sea fishing for big game fish like marlin, sailfish or swordfish, you can fish the reefs for large delicious snappers and groupers, or stick to the shallows for the unique challenge of some bone-fishing / fly-fishing from a sandbar. You can also help the local eco-system by fishing for the invasive lionfish – Caribbean fishing has it all. You choose the adventure. Follow the links below to get the best fishing locations as well as tour / boat operators to get you out there…
The best Caribbean islands for fishing shallows: [links]
The best Caribbean islands for deep sea fishing: [links]
This is the smallest tuna species and maxes out at around 45 pounds, but is prized for sushi and sashimi.
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Reaching up to 30 or 40 pounds in weight, these delicious, oily fish are excellent for cold or hot smoking. [links]
Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus Niloticus) more
The common dolphinfish rarely exceed 33 pounds. [links]
Despite its size (up to 8 feet long and 180 pounds), wahoo are one of the fastest fish in the sea at 60 mph. [links]