Fishing in Jamaica

by Ryan Larson

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 andtournament site.

Deep-sea fishing trips are easily chartered,as are fishing tours of the region. As an island nation,fishing is important to the local economy, a part of the localculture.

Thus, the savvy visitor may be able to arrange to dohis fishing outside of the usual tourist spots, and insteadenjoy a few of the 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-finnedtuna, skipjack, kingfish, mackerel, and sailfish. Reservationmust be made 48 hours in advance, and rates are $500 for 4hours with up to 8 people, $900 for 8 hours. $30 per extraperson, up to a total of 14, will be charged.

Jamaica Deep Sea Adventures, found at the Port Antonio marina,prides itself on the fine equipment it provides for itsfishers. One of the special items is a chair designedspecifically for supporting the fisher while he is strugglingwith large fish. Fishers can expect to be dropping their linesup to 6,000 feet into the beautiful salt waters that are hometo numerous species of fish, including barracuda, tuna, andmarlin.

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 HallHotel.

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,that this is catch and release fishing only. They have avariety of fishing experiences available, including open waterfishing, coastal fishing, night fishing, fly fishing and lighttackle fishing.

At the Lost Beach Resort, located in Negril, a different sortof fishing 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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posted: 9/20/2007

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