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Monday 18 February 2019

Aruba Fishing Report for February

make sure to book at least a 6-hour
outing. If that sounds a little too
hardcore, the reefs will have plenty
of excitement to offer.

Fishing for Wahoo and Barracuda
is widely recognized as an Aruban
staple. Just ask Captain Michael
aboard Kristel Fishing. A few days
ago, his party caught five Wahoo
and a Barracuda on just a four hour
trip! Mahi and King Mackerel are
also on the bite this month, so you’ll
pretty much have your hands full.

With an abundance of Snook and
Rainbow Runner, fly fishing in Aruba
is good year round. However, if you
had your sights on Permit, you’ll be
happy to know that it’s still present
on the flats in good numbers this
month.

This is one of the best months of
Slowly but surely, Aruba is special time for fishing in Aruba. Grand Slam (catching White the year to fish in Aruba. There’s a
becoming one of the premier Offshore, on the reefs, or on the Marlin, Blue Marlin, and Sailfish in variety of species on the bite, and
fisheries in the Caribbean. This flats, there’s something on the bite the same day). The fishing grounds a wide range of beautiful fishing
place is blessed with delightfully no matter where you cast your line. are just off the north shore of the spots to explore.
warm weather and a uniquely island, so you’ll be wrestling these
favorable geography for big game February gives you a great chance monsters in no time. Fighting these So, what are you waiting for?q
fishing. February, in particular, is a of completing the coveted Billfish billfish can take time, though, so

Oranjestad, Aruba named as one of America’s Most Popular

Foreign Fishing Spots

ORANJESTAD — FishingBooker, the world’s largest website for booking The full list of America’s 10 most popular foreign fishing destinations can
fishing charters, announced the top 10 foreign fishing spots that Ameri- be found below:
cans visit, and Oranjestad is one of them. The list was created based on 10. Bridgetown, Barbados
data from bookings where it was recorded which spots outside the US 9. San Juan, Puerto Rico
Americans most frequently visit in order to go fishing. 8. Oranjestad, Aruba
7. George Town, Cayman Islands
It’s no secret that Aruba is a small piece of heaven on earth. Oranjestad 6. Nassau, Bahamas
is well known for its white beaches, Dutch architecture, and incredible 5. Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
food. But did you know that the town offers some incredible fishing op- 4. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
portunities? Anglers will have the chance to catch Bonefish, Snook, and 3. Jaco, Costa Rica
baby Tarpon, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, and Blue and White 2. Cancun, Mexico
Marlin! That’s why Oranjestad was one of the most visited foreign fishing 1. Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
spots by American tourists in the past year.
FishingBooker is the world’s largest platform for connecting anglers and
fishing guides, with over 25,000 fishing trips available in more than 1,750
linda.reijnders@cspnv.com cities worldwide. For more information or bookings visit https://fishing-
booker.com/destinations/country/aw.q