When your on a public beach or staying at a resort there always seems to be some type of boat close by. Taking a boat trip to the marine caves of the
Gri Gri Lagoon near Sosúa, or riding a little peddle boat that has the little slides built in to the back. There are the small catamaran boats ( most resorts teach and lend out these boats to their guests) and of course the famous banana boat rides for a fee.
You can learn how to fish from the shore (as many Dominicans still do), go out in a small boat to fish on the reefs, or charter a boat and fish for the big ones. There are hotels or private companies where you can charter a boat or join a group of people chartering a boat and go on an off shore fishing trip for marlin, sailfish, dorado, bonitos and other game fish.
Aqua Adventure Sosua/Puerto Plata 809-571-1868
Caribbean Marine Vacations Puerto Plata 809-320-2249
Colmin Boca Chica 809-710-5474
Colmin CxA La Romana 809-399-7426
Marina Club Nautico Haina Inc
on the Rio Haina
Santo Domingo
Contact: 809-539-7313
Iguana Mama
Great tour guide for all outdoor activities. If you want to do something outdoors contact them. If they don't do it they know someone who does.
Our local waters here on the east coast of Dominican Republic are known worldwide to be one of the top destinations for Marlin fishing. In my opinion, fishing for the White Marlins is the best of all fishing. Here we get the big beautiful fighters and they are only 2 to 8 nautical miles off shore, which is closer than any other place in the world. In their season we get plenty of them, this is why I have dozens of regular clients coming every year to fish the season with me for over 10 years now.
Licensed game fish operator located in El Cortecito on the East coast of Dominican Republic in the Punta Cana / Bavaro area.
Make a reservation and don't worry about finding them. They will pick you up in the lobby of all the hotels on the east coast of the island.
Contact: 809-729-5164 Their
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Mike's Marina Fishing Charters
This is what Mike wrote us about the fishing services he offers. Wouldn't it be fun to haul in one of these big fishies?!
We do both tournament and normal pro charters. Clients who are interested in chartering a boat should not do last minute bookings, especially during Marlin season. The professional charters are booked at least several weeks ahead. For participation in the international fishing tournaments I use only
Since more than 80% of my clients are Americans the crews do speak Spanish and English (our English isn't perfect but it's passable!).
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Atlantic Blue Marlin - dark blue back with light blue stripes - silver under belly - tail and fins electric blue - good eating.
White Marlin - dark blue back - silver underbelly - striped run along body - dark blue spots on dorsal fin - good eating.
Atlantic Sailfish - silver underbelly - spotted with dark and light blue in vertical rows - high dorsal fin - long fins with a membrane - long slender bill
Skipjack Tuna - dark purple-blue - sometimes with lavender vertical spots on the back - silver underbelly - 4/6 long, dark bands/stripes on lover part of the body - EXCELLENT EATING
Yellowfin Tuna - bluish green tones on back - body has a yellow stripe - Small fins dark edged yellow - tail dark - EXCELLENT EATING
Mahi Mahi - green/electric blue upper body - gold or electric silver underbelly - Great Eating
Barracuda - blue-grey upper body that is very elongated - silver/random dark spots on lower body - razor-sharp teeth - Pointed head - CHECK BEFORE EATING, some fish carry ciguatera
Wahoo - dark blue/wavy or Y shaped striped upper body - silver underbelly - electric blue to silver colored - upright tail - lower jaw is longer than the upper jaw - Excellent eating
King Mackerel - dark bluish purple back (sometimes with lavender spotting) - 4/6 dark long wavy stripes on silver underbelly - barred body - Very good eating
Some of the fish varieties and descriptions that one can find in Dominican Republic seas.
The boats we use are sport fishing yachts from 33 to 42 feet in length. All boats are equipped with first class professional
Marina Casa de Campo
La Romana, Dominican Republic
Contact: 809-523-2112
Ocean World Marina
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Contact: 809-291-2280
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There is river fishing or just sightseeing in flat-bottomed boats with guides that can be arranged at La Romana, Boca de Yuma and on the north coast. Exploring a river by boat is a real experience one you should try if you get the chance.
If you decide to go out to sea or river with a local fisherman who is not a licensed tour operator make sure the boat is safe. See that it has life preservers, safety equipment and a working radio. Most of all, make sure you have confidence in this person and the person that recommended him. If not, stick with the licensed operators to be safe.
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equipment from PENN. The brands are Hatteras, Bertram, Searay and Phoenix. For those of you who know boats you will recognize these as some of the best fishing yachts.
Come on over to Mike's Marina for some deep sea fishing!
picture/image Release of White Marlin (click to enlarge)
"Here at Mike's we do deep sea fishing for the big game fish. The game fish include Dorados (also called Mahi Mahi), Wahoo, Sailfish and the White and Blue Marlin. We use artificial and natural baits, mostly Ballyhoo. Remember, these fish are seasonal so please check what is in season if you want to fish for a certain type of fish.
two of my boats. because of the special equipment that is needed according to the tournament rules. So booking in advance is essential.
picture/image of a White Marlin release (click to enlarge)
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