Fishing trips · ST MAARTEN
Good st maarten fishing trips fill up weeks ahead and the best skippers go first. Below: the 3 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Spend about 5.5 hours on a private boat off St Maarten with Captain JP and Randy, fishing from shallow reefs to waters 1,500 feet deep. All gear, bait, snacks, local beer, and catch cleaning are included. You can switch to snorkeling or a beach stop if the fish are quiet.
“Nice crew, not a fish to be had. Just the time of year did not click. No other recommendations for fishing.”
Set out from Cole Bay at 10 am for a private 7.5-hour deep sea fishing charter with a captain and first mate. Fish shoals, wrecks, reefs, and open water up to 30 miles offshore. Rods, reels, tackle, local beer, and cleaning your catch are included. Bring lunch or order baguette sandwiches with 24 hours’ notice.
“Had a great time on the water. Booked the charter for my son and I. Captain and first mate were very professional and good to work with. Fishing was not expected to be good on our date as the entire season has been slow. We did howevRead more”
Spend 9.5 hours fishing from a private catamaran with Capt. JT and mate Ricky, trolling for wahoo, mahi-mahi, and kingfish up to 30 miles offshore. Your group gets the rods, bait, tackle, local beer, snacks, and catch preparation. Bring lunch, or order baguette sandwiches ahead.
“Sharing the day with Capt JT and Mate Ricky was amazing. We traveled nearly 100 nautical miles round trip…. Even went out by St Kitts and Nevis…. Searching for Wahoo. They worked their butte off… trying to put us on fish. A grand day indeed”
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