Fishing in Cuba
From Left to Right: The Tortuga and Halcon ,The Tortuga, a happy angler, Explorador, The Halcon
Fly fishing and Light tackle saltwater fishing at Jardines de la Reina (Gardens of the Queen)
A fishing report from Jardines de la Reina - April 2005
Yesterday report: the tarpon season is definitely begin, better than last year. Today, the 10th of April Jardines de la Reina 9 fishing skiffs with 16 anglers hooked a total of 79 tarpon, caught one of 100 lbs, 2 of 90 lbs, 10 in the 50/70 lbs range. All proper sight casting in the spectacular crystal waters of Jardines de la Reina. One boat hooked 25 tarpon in one day. Landed 9 of them. One tarpon of approximately 140 lbs was hooked, but not landed. Add to this 89 bonefish, 3 nearly caught permits and several other fish not including the night fish and you get. Very good fishing today for all.
Some of the best fly fishing in the world can be found at the Tortuga, a floating hotel located in the Bay of Anna Maria. The facility will house up to 30 fishermen or scuba divers. This is the area that we opened with American fishermen in 1980. Many Americans know it as the Last Paradise Keys. Canadians know it as the Gardens of the Queen and officially is is Jardines de la Reina. Fishing has been excellent with great tarpon fishing, bone fishing is always great and a number of anglers getting the Grand Slam (bonefish, tarpon and permit). With hundreds of miles of flats to fish, and very few angers, the bonefish are plentiful and easy to catch. The average sized bonefish are about 3-5 pounds with many being caught in the 7 to 10 pound range. The boats are excellent as is the food and the Italian managers are lots of fun. Price ranges from $1900 on the Halcon to $2400 for the Tortuga or $2900 for the Halcon per person for a week long trip plus the cost of getting to the city of Jucaro, Ciego de Avila.
There is also a new Cuban bone fishing area opened on July 1, 2002. This area has opened and catches of 10-25 bonefish per day are being recorded by our clients and guides. Price is $2100 for 7 nights / 5 days of fishing plus transportation.
A new bone fishing destination has opened on Cayo Romano. Catches of 15-25 bonefish per day are being reported during the spring of 2004.
Price $2100 per person plus the cost of getting to Cayo Romano. The price is for 7 nights and 5 days of fishing. This is an unbelievable area that can be expanded to many different bone fishing possibilities. Currently, we are basing our operation in the city of Moron, province of Ciego de Avila. The price of $2100 includes the hotel, three meals per day, the fishing, the boat, the guide and the transportation to the fishing area. Not included are things like flights to get there and drinks in the boat or at the hotel. The fishing area is about an hour and 15 minutes from the hotel. If one desires, we can arrange to stay in a luxury hotel about 20 minutes from the fishing area for an additional cost.
One of the other bone fishing destinations in Cuba is on Cayo Largo where there is a small fishing club with 4 boats and facilities for up to 8 fishermen. This is a destination that offers one of Cuba's most beautiful islands with about 7 hotels in addition to the fishing club. Fishing here is outstanding and one recent report was good quality bonefish up to 9 pounds being caught. One fisherman reported only one bonefish under 4 pounds during his stay. Lots of tarpon and many, many permit in this area. A paradise it is! Cost of this trip is $2900 for 7 nights / 5 days of fishing, plus the cost of getting to Havana.
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April, May and June seem to be best for the white marlin and sailfish. July, August, September and October are best for the blue marlin. The Gulf Stream comes right in front of Havana making Cuba one of the world's top destinations for bill-fishing if you know exactly when to go. We think we know. Cuba Travel U.S.A. actually promoted the first Ernest Hemingway International Marlin Tournament. There are a number of locations in Cuba where one can fish for the marlin or sailfish....but none are more famous than the Ernest Hemingway Marina. Cuba Travel U.S.A. has been taking American fishermen and hunters to Cuba since 1977. We know all the secrets. As a matter of fact....we invented most of them. Many Americans like to visit the Hemingway Marina as a group (minimum of six) and here is how our "Cuban Marlin & Sailfish" program works: Day 1....arrive in Havana at the Jose Marti International Airport where a Cuba Travel U.S.A. representative and a Cuban interpreter will meet you and stay with you for the remainder of your week long trip. Go directly to Marina Hemingway. Enjoy your first night in Cuba with a get acquainted dinner at the famous Papa's Restaurant. Days 2-7.... Fish morning and afternoon for these six days. Enjoy a farewell dinner the last night at Havana's best Italian Restaurant only a few hundred yards from your hotel room. Day 8....After a tour of Colonial Havana, your trip ends at the Jose Marti International Airport for your flight back home. *Numerous options are available including scuba diving, golf, tennis, night-clubbing, etc. Price: $2195 per person (double occupancy). Single supplement is $225. *Prices sometimes can vary depending upon the number of people and the size of the boat. Several fishing tournaments are scheduled for 2005: MAY 23rd TO MAY 28TH 2005 - Hemingway Billfish tournament September 20th - September 25th, 2004. Blue Marlin tournament N
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| Cuba Travel USA has taken more than 8,000 fishermen to Cuba over the years. Not one of our clients has had to pay any fines or spend any time in jail. We have a letter from President Bill Clinton encouraging Americans to help the Cubans. Pope John Paul II has asked the world to open up to Cuba and for Cuba to open up to the world. They have...and we have! For more information on how you can visit Cuba for marlin and sailfish, give us a call at 415-888-3459 |
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