| Fishing in Jamaica is part of a dream | | | | Montego Bay are Pier One Marina, where |
| vacation for many. There are many excellent | | | | chartered fishing excursions can be arranged, |
| fishing spots, as is evidenced by Jamaica's | | | | and North Coast Marine Charters, which |
| international popularity as a fishing | | | | operates out of Half Moon Hotel and Wynham |
| destination and tournament site. Deep-sea | | | | Rose Hall Hotel. |
| fishing trips are easily chartered, as are | | | | |
| fishing tours of the region. As an island | | | | Families will enjoy using Salty Angler |
| nation, fishing is important to the local | | | | Fishing Charters of Montego Bay, because |
| economy, a part of the local culture. Thus, | | | | children are welcomed and beginner's lessons |
| the savvy visitor may be able to arrange to | | | | are readily available. It should be noted, |
| do his fishing outside of the usual tourist | | | | however, that this is catch and release |
| spots, and instead enjoy a few of the places | | | | fishing only. They have a variety of fishing |
| known and loved by local fishers. | | | | experiences available, including open water |
| | | | fishing, coastal fishing, night fishing, fly |
| Suzie-Q Deep Sea Fishing Charters operates | | | | fishing and light tackle fishing. |
| out of Falmouth, which is close to Montego | | | | |
| Bay, offers both 8-hour and 4-hour charters | | | | At the Lost Beach Resort, located in Negril, |
| for up to 12 people. There are a wide variety | | | | a different sort of fishing trip can be |
| of fish available in the fishing region, | | | | arranged. For a fee, a trip with a local |
| including blue marlin, white marlin, mahi | | | | fisherman can be set up. Fishers will |
| mahi, wahoo, black-finned tuna, yellow-finned | | | | accompany the local fisherman in his wooden |
| tuna, skipjack, kingfish, mackerel, and | | | | skiff and fish by line or by pot. It is a |
| sailfish. Reservation must be made 48 hours | | | | fascinating experience and a wonderful way to |
| in advance, and rates are $500 for 4 hours | | | | learn a bit about the local culture. |
| with up to 8 people, $900 for 8 hours. $30 | | | | |
| per extra person, up to a total of 14, will | | | | Near Treasure Beach and also around Port |
| be charged. | | | | Antonio, small wooden boats can be chartered |
| | | | or rented for hand-line fishing. As with most |
| Jamaica Deep Sea Adventures, found at the | | | | fishing expeditions in Jamaica, the local |
| Port Antonio marina, prides itself on the | | | | hotels can help to locate and arrange the |
| fine equipment it provides for its fishers. | | | | most suitable fishing experience. |
| One of the special items is a chair designed | | | | |
| specifically for supporting the fisher while | | | | Jamaica has a broad range of fishing |
| he is struggling with large fish. Fishers can | | | | opportunities, from adventurous and exciting |
| expect to be dropping their lines up to 6,000 | | | | to relaxing and peaceful. Tours and charters |
| feet into the beautiful salt waters that are | | | | are not only for the sports fisherman, but |
| home to numerous species of fish, including | | | | also can be enjoyed safely by families. |
| barracuda, tuna, and marlin. | | | | Jamaican waters draw fishers from all over |
| | | | the world, and for good reason. Each fishing |
| Montego Bay is home to No Problem Fishing | | | | day has the potential to be a one-of-a-kind |
| Charters. They offer half day charters for | | | | experience. |
| $360 and full day charters for $690. Also in | | | | |