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LOCAL Friday 26 april 2019

April’s Catch

By Joris Zandvoort
ORANJESTAD — When you think
of Aruba, you probably think of
its scenic beaches and rightly so,
Aruban lifestyle has always been
closely linked to its white sandy
shores. But when they dig a bit
deeper into this place, they begin
to understand just how amazing
the fishing is in these parts. With
steady temperatures around 90°F
and waters perfectly suited for big
game fishing, Aruba is an angler’s
ultimate bucket-lister.

April brings a few changes to fish-
ing in Aruba. As the Billfish sea-
son wanes, Tuna and Mahi fishing
come alive. Albacore and Bonito
are abundant, but the real thrill
comes with Yellowfin Tuna, which is
excellent at this time of year. The
best part is, the big game fishing
grounds are within 10 miles off the
coast, so you can reach them in no
time.
three Wahoo, three Albacore Tu- be sure to take some seasickness marina – most of them will gladly
nas and a Barracuda, all on a half medication. If you like calmer wa- cook your catch for you for a very
Wahoo and Barracuda fishing is as
good as ever, and local captains day outing! ters, you’ll be glad to know that reasonable price.
have been catching them left and Tarpon fishing on the flats is nothing
right recently. Captain Michael These past couple of weeks have short of amazing. Well, what are you waiting for?
aboard Kristel Fishing just caught been a little windy, so if you want Start your Aruban fishing adven-
to make the most out of your trip, Pro tip: check the restaurants in the ture today!q