Fishing in Aruba and Deep Sea Fishing Charters
Deep Sea Fishing - Boat Charters
Many fishing charter boats are available at the Renaissance Marina. The variety of the fish is vast and Atlantic game fish are abundant. Sailfish, white and blue marlin, wahoo, shark, barracuda, amberjack, kingfish, bonito, and black and yellow fin tuna are in plentiful supply. You could sail out either for half or full day charters.
Deep Sea Fishing Charters available in Aruba
Below is a sample of the fishing charter boats that are available at the Renaissance Marina. For a full list click here.
Teaser - 35' Bertram
Check ratesTrips: Half day 4 hours, 3/4 Day Trip 6 hours, Full Day Trip 8 hours, Full Day Billfishing Trip 8 hours.
Time: 7:00 am
Boat capacity: 6 persons
Teaser Charters welcomes you aboard Teaser, our 35ft. Bertram, to take you DEEP SEA FISHING. For fishing, we use 30lbs, 50lbs and 80lbs Shimano and Penn International professional rods and reels. If you'd like to eat the fish you caught during your trip, we'll be happy to take the catch to a restaurant or your hotel. Please note, however, that this does not apply to billfish - we practice a strict 'catch and release' policy when it comes to billfish. We are a big believers in conservation and being responsible with marine resources for future generations. To that end, we do what we can to spread the word. Our Captain has been fishing these waters for over 20 years, and has claimed several titles in both local and international fishing competitions held in the area. He's also a proud record holder of a 1086lbs Blue Marlin!
Kepasa - 42'
Check ratesTrips: Half day 4 hours, 3/4 Day Trip 6 hours, Full Day Trip 8 hours.
Time: 7:00 am
Boat capacity: 8 persons
Whether its your first time fishing or you're a veteran deep sea angler, we are dedicated to showing you a great time aboard Kepasa, and taking you on an exciting fishing adventure in the tropical paradise of Aruba! We target various deep sea species, including Great Barracuda, Amberjack, Bonito, Mahi Mahi, Jack Crevalle, King Mackerel, Blue Marlin, Sailfish, Albacore Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, and more!
Lady Sarah - 40' Hatteras
Check ratesTrips: Half day 4 hours, 3/4 Day Trip 6 hours, Full Day Trip 8 hours.
Time: 7:00 am
Boat capacity: 6 persons
Lady Sarah is a 40' Hatteras, with maximum passenger capacity of 6. Based out of Oranjestad, we provide superb sport fishing opportunities that Aruba is famous for, going after the likes of Sailfish and Marlin, as well as Wahoos, Dorado, Tuna, etc. Lady Sarah employs Shimano Tiagra and Penn International fishing equipment. Whether you're looking to go after that trophy fish you always wanted, or you're just looking for a fun day on the water, we're dedicated to providing all our guests with an experience of a lifetime, and an adventure for the ages.
Sunrise Charters
Check RatesTrips: Half day 4 hours, 3/4 Day 6 hours, Bottom fishing 3 hours, Bottom half day 4 hours, Full day Charter, Marlin fishing
Boat capacity: 6 persons
Sunrise Charters is based by the beautiful Hadicurari Pier in Palm Beach, Aruba. They offer thrilling near shore and off shore trips on Aruba’s crystal blue waters.
Carla Charters
Check RatesTrips: Half day morning trip 4 hours, Half day afternoon trip 4 hours, 3/4 Day 6 hours, Full day trip 8 hours
Boat capacity: 4 persons, max 6
Charters Aruba invites you to join them on their brand new boat Carla and experience the thrill of deep sea fishing off the coast of Aruba!
Fishing in Aruba
'Catch of the day': commonplace on many restaurants' menus in Aruba.
Fishermen take off to the deep sea at first light, often equipped only with a hand-line, and bring back the catch that sometimes might even include a 300-pound shark! Nets are of little use to local fishermen not only because of strong winds and currents, but also because the fishermen are after larger species of fish, mostly red snapper and dolphin-fish.
The hand-line is the most common fishing method in Aruba, consisting simply of fishing line, hooks and lead weight. A fisherman bringing up the line has to muster both strength and skill to pull the catch up, often with bare hands, from depths of close to 400 feet.
Aruba - South Coast: By far the largest proportion of fishing is done along Aruba's southwest coast (right), although some fishermen sometimes fish on the north coast where the rough sea often cause fish to become trapped in small pools carved in the rocks - an easy catch. One of the typical Aruban seafood dishes, keri-keri, which is a minced fish stew, is often made from fish caught in this way.
Up until a few decades ago, fishermen would set off in their small boats for days on end, but today they rarely spend more than twelve hours off shore. Their boats' colorful designs are not simply decorative, but are also identifiable and specific designs of the boats' owners, easily recognizable from the shore. The Caribbean is a treacherous sea, and the adventures of fishermen that got lost at sea only to be found in the waters of Panama after a month, are told as local legends.
Visitors to Aruba who have a love for fishing can charter skippered boats for a fishing expedition where typical catches would be Wahoo, Blue Marlin, White Marlin, King Fish, Tuna & Bonito. Packages include tackle, bait, food and refreshments.