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Friday 18 January 2019

Today’s Catch

Aruba fishing report

January 2019

By Joris Zantvoort the coast, which means
ORANJESTAD — For most that the big boys will be
destinations, the cold win- right on your doorstep. You
ter months bring a slower can expect to catch Black-
fishing season. Luckily, fin and Yellowfin Tuna on a
Aruba is not like most des- six hour trip.
tinations. Not even close. If you’d like to go further
With water temperatures offshore, fishing on the
averaging out around 79 °F northern side of the island
(26 °C), Aruba is the perfect will put you on some hard
winter fishing getaway. fighting Blue and White
Marlin. Don’t be surprised
January is traditionally an if you catch a few Wahoo
amazing time for pelag- on your way. To maximize
ics like Wahoo and Barra- your chances of catching
cuda, and this year is no a bucket lister, go for an
different. Captain Dennis eight hour outing.
Robles aboard the Lady
Sarah fleet has been reel- The reefs are teeming with
ing these monsters in with Snapper in January, and
great success. you can easily catch a
boatload of them on a four
The unique geography hour outing. In addition,
around Aruba allows you to you’ll get a tasty dinner out
get to the fishing grounds of it. As for Goliath Grouper
within minutes of leaving fishing, a four hour trip will
probably give you more sunscreen and snacks and
action than your arms can prepare for the catch of a
handle. lifetime!

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