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Deep Sea Fishing Half-Day

43 Reviews 4.81 out of 5 stars Based on 43 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 93% of reviewers | St Maarten, St Maarten
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On average, this is booked 21 (0) days in advance.

5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
and 2 more
French, Spanish

Overview

Ideal for the novice or experienced angler. Our friendly, professional crew are always ready to lend a helping hand. We will gladly help with rigging, baiting or advising on techniques that work best in local waters. If you like to do all the work yourself then we will happily step and back and act as support crew.

The emphasis on our tours is fun. Our local reefs are quite prolific and in order to keep them that way, we vary the spots we choose to fish and throw back anything but the best 'keepers'.

We maintain a full range of professional level equipment and tackle appropriate for the local environment. We've also added some new power-assist rigs so we can deep drop in water over 1,000 feet.

You keep what we catch, within reasonable limits, for the personal consumption of guests on the charter. We do promise though, that guests get first pick of the catch. The crew will clean the fish for you but unfortunately, we cannot assist with packing and shipping fish off the island.

What's Included

  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic beverages Unlimited local beers, additional drinks on request if beer is not your thing.
  • Carbonated beverages Soda/Pop
  • Lunch Bring your own or we can provide lunch as an optional extra on request
  • Private transportation
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

58 Well Road
Cole Bay, Sint Maarten

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Enjoy coastal and deep sea fishing Caribbean style, off the southern coast of St Maarten.

In 60 - 200 feet we use traditional hand-line or rod and reel to go after exotic reef fish such as Triggerfish, Tilefish, Blue Runners and small Groupers.

At the 300 - 600 feet we can troll the surface for Tuna, Barracuda, Kingfish, Mackeral and Mahi-Mahi using either lures or natural baits such as rigged ballyhoo. Occasionally we can find a nice raft of weed or other debris and cast with lighter equipment.

In deeper water up to 1200 - 1500 feet we switch to our power-assist rigs and deep drop for Snapper and Grouper.

Our actual strategy will vary throughout the season and even day to day. depending on current sea and weather conditions. We have a few go-to spots which we like to vary in order not to over-fish.

No experience necessary! Our friendly crew are always ready to lend a helping hand. On-board private head, lots of deck space and all the fishing gear, beach toys and snorkel gear you'll need to have a fun day in the sun on the Caribbean Sea. Not much fishing action going on? We can always head into a nice beach for some swimming and/or snorkeling.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Guests may be required to wear face masks. We recommend you bring your own
  • Any person exhibiting an elevated temperature will be strongly urged to report to local island authorities. Guidelines will be provided during guest registration
  • Guests refused passage for health reasons will be offered a partial refund

Frequently Asked Questions (10)

Q: Is bait provided?

A: Yes. Whatever the fishing calls for: live bait, frozen bait, cut bait, or chum, our Charter Captains will have plentiful supplies on hand. The same thing goes for artificial bait such as lures, flies, or plugs. Read more Jul 2022

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-10317P17

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4.81
43 reviews

Average 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 43 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic beveragesUnlimited local beers, additional drinks on request if beer is not your thing.
  • Carbonated beveragesSoda/Pop
  • All Fishing Tackle and Bait is included
  • Free cleaning and preparation of your catch
  • LunchBring your own or we can provide lunch as an optional extra on request
  • Private transportation
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Guests may be required to wear face masks. We recommend you bring your own
  • Any person exhibiting an elevated temperature will be strongly urged to report to local island authorities. Guidelines will be provided during guest registration
  • Guests refused passage for health reasons will be offered a partial refund
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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