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Bermuda
is a fisherman's paradise! Over the years, many world record game
fish have been caught in the waters around Bermuda. In fact, the
island is regarded as one of the best places in the world to fish
for Blue Marlin. Pompano was once Bermuda's first fishing club,
so it's only fitting that you consider squeezing a little fishing
into your vacation!
There
are basically three types of fishing available to you in Bermuda:
Deep Sea Fishing, Reef Fishing and Shoreline Fishing (from a dock,
beach or land - with no boat involved).
Deep
Sea Fishing
Full
or half day deep sea fishing charters are the best way to try and
"catch the big one", because the large charter boats (which are
all licensed and fully-inspected, with state-of-the art equipment)
can easily reach the deeper waters of the Gulf Stream. It usually
takes an hour or two for most boats to reach the popular deep sea
fishing spots. Charter boat rates are approximately $850 per boat
for a half day (four hours), $1000 for six hours and approximately
$1200 for a full day (eight hours). Most deep sea fishing involves
trolling, however, when the Yellowfin Tuna are "running", the boats
will often stop to chum and drop lines.
Deep
sea fishing trips can be arranged for you by contacting the resort's
front desk. Pompano has several top notch deep sea boats that they
regularly recommend. Some charter boats operate year round, however,
the best deep sea fishing is from May to November (when the water
is warmer). All charter boats are skippered by licensed captains
who are experienced in Bermuda's waters. Their boats are equipped
with all the rods, fishing tackle and bait that you'll need, electronic
communication equipment, life-saving gear (ie-life jackets and life
rafts) and toilet facilities. You supply your own refreshments (snacks
and beverages).
Types
of fish that are commonly caught on deep sea fishing trips are:
Wahoo, Amberjack, Barracuda, Dolphin fish (Mahi Mahi), Blue Marlin,
White Marlin, Atlantic Sailfish, Blackfin Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna,
Little Tunny and Rainbow Runner.
Reef
Fishing
Reef
fishing is very popular in Bermuda's waters due to the abundance
of coral reefs around the island (which attract fish of all kinds).
Typically, you can expect to catch considerably more fish when reef
fishing than deep sea fishing, however, the fish are usually quite
a bit smaller than those caught in the deeper waters. If you prefer
"quantity" over "quality" and like the thought of pulling in lots
of fish, then reef fishing may be your best option.
Most
reef fishing trips are for approximately four hours because it doesn't
take very long to reach the popular reef fishing spots (each boat
captain has their favorites) - most of which are in close proximity
to the island.
Pompano's
front desk staff can recommend a few good reef fishing boats if
you are interested. Reef fishing trips are much less costly than
deep sea trips, typically costing around $90 per person for a half
day (four hour) trip (inclusive of fishing tackle and bait).
Types
of fish typically caught on reef fishing trips are: Amberjack (school
size), Almaco Jack, Barracuda, Rockfish, Triggerfish, Porgies, Grunts,
Bream, Coney, Grey Snapper, Pink Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper and
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Shoreline
Fishing
Some
of the best shoreline fishing in Bermuda can be found on Pompano's
waterfront. The resort's sandbar is one of the best areas to catch
Bonefish and Pompano. Bonefish are highly sought after by avid fishermen.
They like to graze on the shallow sand flats in front of the resort
and frequently can be seen swimming along the sandy bottom.
Fishing
rods, light tackle and bait are available for registered guests
to use on a complimentary basis any time of day (the front desk
staff stores and issues all of the fishing equipment). The resort's
private dock is a popular place to fish - especially at night, because
several shoreline spotlights help attract different varieties of
fish.
Aside
from Bonefish and Pompano, types of fish often caught off the resort's
dock are Jacks, Bream, Grunts, Bermuda Chub, Triggerfish, Grey Snapper
and Squirrel Fish.
If
you catch a fish that's worth eating, the chefs will even cook it
up for you! Talk about fresh fish… it doesn't get any better than
that!
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