Big Game Fishing
Big Game Fish, Including Blue Marlin (Plentiful), Black , Yellow Fin And Skipjack Tuna, Jackfish, Wahoo, Barra¬cuda, Sea Bass And Many Species Of Sharks Can Be Caught. Fishing Is Excellent Only A Few Miles Offshore; The Ocean Drops To Over 2300 Feet (700 M) In Depth Just One Mile Out!
The Best Fishing Is From December-March And Is Some¬times Good As Late As May. An International Fishing Tournament Is Held Every Year In December.
The Largest Fleets Of Deep Sea Fishing Boats Are Based At The Centre De Peche At Riviere Noire (Black River) And At The Organization De Peche Du Nord At Trou-Aux-Biches. Boats Can Be Hired Through Your Hotel Or Travel Agencies And Should Be Booked Well In Advance During This Season. Fishing In The Lagoons During This Same Period Is Also Very Good.
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