Operating out of Ramrod Key, but covering a large scope of the Lower Florida Keys, Captain Scott Yetter’s Sight Fish Charters specializes in catching large fish in shallow waters. Whether you want to spin, fly fish, or cast live crabs and shrimp, Scott will put you on the fish.
Owned and run by fourth-generation local fisherman Abbie Marin and his wife Marisela, GoFish Belize was set up in 1996 and has since grown into one of the leading fly-fishing guiding services in Belize and now includes a full service fly shop, private beachfront accommodations, and the ability to service fishing groups of up to 20 anglers. Reef fishing and deep-sea fishing trips are also offered.
Get your best salsa boots on and have that cigar lighter at the ready – Cuban fishing specialists Avalon are offering a special deal for April this year, at their incredible Isle of Youth fishery.
Cayo Coco is a small island linked with Cuba by a 17km man-made road over the sea, and on Cayo Coco sits the Sol Melia Resort, occupying a white sand beach bordered by palm trees, just 1km from the reef. Local fishing guides are available at reasonable rates but the great thing about this hotel is that it’s one of the few places in Cuba where DIY fishing is possible. That makes it great for those on a budget or travelling with a non-fishing spouse and only able to grab the odd day here and there.
Possibly the best known of the Avalon fleet in Jardines de la Reina, La Tortuga is a steel houseboat with seven guest cabins accommodating two anglers each. Permanently moored in a small, protected channel, it offers all the home comforts that have become synonymous with the Avalon operation, along with instant access to one of the world’s finest mixed fisheries. This is the Cuban fishing holiday at its finest.
The perfect option for groups of four anglers looking to explore Cuba’s Jardines de la Reina, this 69’ yacht features air-conditioning throughout, a flexible fishing programme, and the ability to get around some of the more remote spots in this stunning archipelago.
Reached initially by a 40-minute flight from Havana, this recently-refurbished, luxury 75’ yacht is perfect for a group of six anglers, and an ideal way to explore the waters around Isla de la Juventud (The Isle of Youth). This exceptional live-aboard is utilized by Avalon for exclusive weekly trips to the most remote areas of the Canarreos Archipelago, the chain of islands that runs 80 miles from the Isle of Youth to Cayo Largo.
Since April 2008 the incredible Cayo Largo fishery has been under the management of Avalon Fishing Center. As this is a full resort and not just a fishing lodge, it’s the ideal Cuban destination for the fisherman away with family or non-fisherman friends. In Cayo Largo you can bonefish on white sand flats while your family relax on the beach and make the most of the amenities at the Hotel Sol Club.
The Hotel Rancho El Tesoro, Avalon’s fishing base on the Isle of Youth, sits on the outskirts of Gerona, and offers comfortable accommodations for our anglers with large air-conditioned rooms, lots of storage space and excellent showers with plenty of hot water.
This recently refurbished, 75’ yacht is another of Avalon’s live-aboard options in the Jardines de la Reina fishery. With six cabins and recommended for groups of 8-10 anglers, the ability of the Halcon to travel means your group can explore some of the most remote and least pressured parts of this superb mixed fishery.
