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Saltwater Fishing - InshoreCentral Pacific CoastThe inshore waters of the Central Pacific coast are some of the most abundant sport fisheries in the world. Literally thousands of Roosterfish populate the area and are caught year around. There can be so much action with Gallos (Roosters) that often clients prefer to target other species after hours of battling these hard fighting “brawlers”. The IGFA all tackle world record for Snook (a 58lb. Pacific Black) and the record for Pacific Backfin both came from the local waters and the limits of those records are being challenged frequently. Casting over submerged rocks and reefs can produce various Jacks and up to five different kinds of Snapper including: Colorado, Mullet, Pacific Dog, Spotted Rose and Yellow. When the waters are warmer (December through May) and baitfish (Sardines, Mullet, etc.) are found in tight schools or “baitballs” the action can be fast and furious with the predators species that patrol the perimeters. Usually the baitfish reach their mature size during the summer months from November to May and then hatch sporadically throughout the rest of the year. These predators/sport fish include: Barracuda (Pacific and Mexican), Pacific Bonito, Stripped Corvina, Jack Crevalle(Common and Pacific), Dolphinfish (aka Mahi Mahi or Dorado), Milkfish, Mackerel (Sierra, Chub and Spanish), Needlefish, Black Skipjack, Trevally (Bigeye and Bluefin), Trippletail, Tuna (Yellowfin, Bigeye and Skipjack), Wahoo. Inshore trips are done either in basic open hull pangas or customized center console sport fishers with T-tops. The smaller, lighter more maneuverable pangas are normally used when the action is right in the surf and the sportfishers are used when greater distances need to be traveled. Half and full day trips for 1 to 3 people run from $250 and $350 for the pangas and $300 to $500 for the sport fishers. Half-day trips are done only when short distances need to be covered to get to good fishing and therefore are subject to seasonal limitations.
Caribbean Inshore Fishing Tarpon are the name of the game in the Caribbean. When the seasons permit access to these amazing fisheries the action can be unbelievable. Tarpon are everywhere on this coast, whether in the river mouths, just off the beach or two miles from shore. Normally trips are done in morning and afternoon sessions with a couple of hours back on shore for lunch when the fishing slows during midday. 8 to 10 Tarpon per person in a day is common and 30 to 40 fish days happen every year. It can be difficult to comprehend the amount of Tarpon in the area when you are in the middle of hundreds of rolling, feeding and jumping fish. Being distracted while casting, by a fish jumping 2 feet away from the boat is a normal and frequently lived story that needs to be experienced to believe. Seasons usually run from April to June and from August to October with rain dictating the specific dates. Snook (Common, Atlantic, and Fat), Cubera Snapper, Jack Crevalle, Jewfish, Spanish Mackerel and Barracuda are other game species that inhabit the local inshore waters. These trips are for 1 or 2 clients in custom 18 foot center console boats built for fishing these waters.
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