Deep Sea Fishing Topic (Again)

[c-how]

Hello Everyone

I am newly arrived in Santo Domingo and live and work in the city. I am looking for information on deep sea fishing opportunities in the DR; preferably close to Santo Domingo. From previous postings I see there are opportunities in some of the resorts, namely Punta Cana and Puerto Plata, but I would like to find something closer to SD.

Any ideas or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Allen

[Tamborista]

http://www.marinacasadecampo.com/eng...mepageset.html

http://www.clubnautico.org/clubes/boca_chica.asp

[JDJones]

You may be able to find a boat to take you fishing, but there's a good chance you won't catch any fish.
It will also cost you an arm and a leg.
I have a friend who has a sport fishing boat, and he took it to Miami a few weeks ago. Why? Fuel costs.
In order to have any chance to catch fish, you have to go out a respectable distance, usually around 30 miles or so. The last time my friend went out, they made the trip out from shore, trolled for a few hours, and came back in with a couple of small fish. Cost of gasoil to fill up the tanks? 42,000 pesos! Hang around a couple of marinas for a while, and see if you see any boats going out.
Of course, you will be able to find the occasional captain that knows a "secret" spot, that will take you out, but believe me, it's just going to be a beer run.

[Chris_NJ]

Originally Posted by JDJones

You may be able to find a boat to take you fishing, but there's a good chance you won't catch any fish.

Is this your opinion of fishing near Santo Domingo or off of the coast of DR in general? I am curious as I am thinking of brings my pole(s) in December.

[c-how]

Thanks for the input thus far...

"it's just going to be a beer run"

That is what I am hoping to avoid. Some friends got taken on a "beer run" and now they are rather hesitant to jump back in, so to speak.

I/we are not looking for a yacht... give us a 20 - 25 ft. center console and we'll be happy. And we're not looking for any trophies either; just a good day of semi productive/honest fishing.

Another option would be renting a boat and we'll be the crew. We have the vehicle to pull the boat, as long as it is trailerable, so as you can see, we are looking into all options.

Again, thanks for the input.