Deep Sea Fishing
The vast crystal clear water that surround the Caribbean islands are home to several types of fishing because of the vast differences in the underwater landscapes of the region. Some fish favor the shallow island edges; others are the bright fish of the coral reefs that have grown over centuries along the edges of some volcanic islands. Jamaica is home to the large sport fish of the deeper waters that sportsmen travel from around the world to capture.
Jamaican deep-sea fishing is then extremely popular among travelers, and the island’s annual fishing tournaments are renowned. The Caribbean Sea offers exciting adventures with marlin, trophy size king fish, fighting barracuda, sailfish, wahoo, and a host of other species. Experienced Captain and Crew will guide you to all the HOT spots providing you to with a quality, fun filled fishing experience, designed to provide excitement that will bring you back for more.
Travelers visiting Jamaica, however, will need to plan ahead if they intend to set sail during their island adventure in order to make the most of their fishing or chartering experiences.
Jamaica’s Northern waters are well-known for deep-sea and sport fishing. Anglers will hook a large number of fish, including mahi mahi, wahoo, blue and white marlin, sailfish, tarpon, barracuda, and bonito. Jamaica also hosts two international fishing tournaments, the Jamaica International Fishing Tournament and Jamaica International Blue Marlin Team Tournament. Both tournaments take place in the early fall, September and October, so travelers interested in fishing may want to take this into consideration.
Due to the popularity of fishing on the Northern side of Jamaica, most major hotels are home to deep-sea fishing facilities and have plenty of boat charter options.
Bonefish are the region’s shallow water fish and are said to be the best fighters of all fish, pound-for-pound. Their species includes Jamaica’s popular tarpon, wahoo and barracuda. Bonefish can be caught from the beach or from a small boat in many of the area’s shallow waters. Fishing from the shore can be less costly for budget-conscious travelers because there is no need for boat rental.
Jamaica’s deep sea and game fishermen will have the most to enjoy with Jamaica’s plentiful populations of marlin, wahoo, mahi mahi, and sailfish. There are many varieties of these deep-water fish just off the shores where the sea floor drops down, so visitors may fish as close to a quarter of a mile from the islands.
Although reef fishing is not widespread in Jamaica, live bait such as conch or squid is the best bet for reef fishermen looking to catch some very interesting fish. The most common fish in these areas are grouper, mutton snapper, yellowtail snapper, and jack crevalle.
So, when you’re visiting Jamaica, let the urge for adventure take you out to the water’s edge to find out if you can hook one of the feisty bonefish, or let it draw you out onto the deep ocean where mighty game fish fight to the end.
Bonefish are the region’s shallow water fish and are said to be the best fighters of all fish, pound-for-pound. Their species includes Jamaica’s popular tarpon, wahoo and barracuda. Bonefish can be caught from the beach or from a small boat in many of the area’s shallow waters. Fishing from the shore can be less costly for budget-conscious travelers because there is no need for boat rental.
Jamaica’s deep sea and game fishermen will have the most to enjoy with Jamaica’s plentiful populations of marlin, wahoo, mahi mahi, and sailfish. There are many varieties of these deep-water fish just off the shores where the sea floor drops down, so visitors may fish as close to a quarter of a mile from the islands.
Although reef fishing is not widespread in Jamaica, live bait such as conch or squid is the best bet for reef fishermen looking to catch some very interesting fish. The most common fish in these areas are grouper, mutton snapper, yellowtail snapper, and jack crevalle.
So, when you’re visiting Jamaica, let the urge for adventure take you out to the water’s edge to find out if you can hook one of the feisty bonefish, or let it draw you out onto the deep ocean where mighty game fish fight to the end.
