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