Bermuda Fishing Charters

Bermuda boat charters for fishing is an ideal way to go for deep sea or reef fishing. Depending on half or full day boat charter, the charges can vary between $800 to $1500.

The fishing charter will generally take care of everything including fishing equipment, but generally not your meals and drink.

They can set up lines anywhere from 20 to 130 pound-test, depending on whether you would like to catch big fish or smaller ones. The charter boats are usually 30 to 40-foot long.

They usually have all kinds of sensors and devices to locate fish, like GPS, fish finding sonar devices, radar, depth sounders and such, and are also fitted with safety devices. Some of the common catches in Bermuda waters include White & Blue Marlin, Black fin & Yellow fin Tuna, Wahoo, Shark, Snapper etc.

There are over 20 fishing charters in Bermuda. Here are some of the well known ones:

Overproof Charter Fishing, Bermuda

This 41-foot custom Carolina fishing boat is captained by Peter Rans. He is one of the most experienced and informative persons in the profession and has won a number of International Tackle tournaments. The boat can cruise at 28knots.

They use latest in deep sea fishing electronics and tackles – Alutecnos and Shimano Tiagra reels. There are various charters available including Full day (8 hours), 3/4 day (6 hours) and 4 hours, as well as night fishing.

136 Somerset Rd., Sandys, Bermuda, Phone: (441)335-9850

Email: overproof@northrock.bm

Mako Charters Bermuda

Captained by Allen, this is a 56 foot custom Carolina built in 2009. It has a top speed of 40 knots.

They have Tuna Tubes for live baiting ½ pound tinker mackerel, large live well to hold Ocean Robins for live baiting, a chumming station for Tuna fishing, and a seating arrangement for six.

They offer 9 and 6-hour trips for a group of 6 and includes beverages.

Location: 11 Abri Lane, Spanish Point, Pembroke Parish

Phone: (441) 295-0835. Email: mako@logic.bm

Reel Addiction, Charter Fishing Bermuda

Owner Captain Cragin is vastly experienced in the Atlantic waters having participated in many international tournaments. He has twice won the Bermuda Billfish Tournament.

Reel Addiction is a 48-foot custom Carolina with 16-foot beam and a flared bow. The cabin has AC, a plasma TV, and a DVD player.

The boat is geared with advanced tackle, full complement of Shimano and Penn reels and contemporary electronic & navigation equipment.

Phone: (441) 799-9928; Email: info@reeladdictionbermuda.com

The Playmate Fishing Charters

The Playmate is a 43-foot Torres Sports Fisherman boat. It has a 660 horse power diesel engine. Gadgets include a GPS positioning device, Auto Pilot, Fish Finder, VHF radio, EPIRB, cell phone, a stereo sound system and cabin AC. Fishing equipment include: Tournament tackle - 12lb through to 130lb, two Fishing Chairs, Outriggers, Downriggers and so on.

Address: 4 Mill Point Lane, Pembroke, Bermuda. Phone: 441/292-7131;

Boat Cell: 441/335-5172 or 799-8862; Email: playmate@logic.bm

Jolly Roger

Powered by two 435hp turbo diesel engines, Jolly Roger boat was built at Maryland in 2000 and can accommodate 40 persons. It has several onboard amenities including an air-conditioned cabin with two restrooms. There is also a cash snack bar selling beverages, snacks, beer etc. Souvenirs like Jolly Roger T-shirts and caps are available on board.

For fishing, they provide tackle and bait. From Monday through Thursday, they have regularly scheduled fishing trips leaving from Kings Wharf Dockyard offering 3 hours of actual fishing time. On Thursday second half, the boat also leaves from Albouy's Point in Hamilton. On the other days, they make the boat available for chartered fishing for full day, 3/4 day and half day. Chartered fishing can be done in either inshore water areas or offshore.

Phone: 441/705-6559; Email: jollyroger@logic.bm

Mattanza Sports Fishing

This is a 51-foot custom Carolina sport fishing boat built in 2008. The boat is powered by two 660hp Cummins diesel engines and can cruise at a speed of 28 knots.

The salon is spacious, air-conditioned and has TV, DVD and Play Station. The galley has freezers and microwave. The cockpit is large. The boat is fitted with modern fishing gears and equipment. They provide tackles and baits. There is a 130lb fighting chair and refrigerated ice box to keep the catch chilled. There are full day and 3/4 day fishing charters offered. The boat generally takes 6 persons with a maximum of 8 persons at additional charges.

Phone: Bermuda: 441/737-0265; USA: 954/401-7355;

Email: info@fishmattanza.com; Captain: brooks@fishmattanza.com

Albatross Fisheries & Charters

They are located at the St. David's island. The boat leaves from Ordnance island in St. George's and the fishing zone is in 15 to 20 minutes distance. Albatross V is a 35-foot by 12-foot Henriques Maine Coaster Sport-fisherman built in 1995. It has an air-conditioned cabin. The boat is fitted with modern gears, electronics and tackles. The 120 square feet cockpit has a unlimited lee fighting chair. There is also an enclosed flybridge.

They offer full-day, half-day and 3/4-day fishing trips for 4 to 6 persons. Soda and water are complimentary. They can also organize lunch on request.

Phone: 441/331-8089; Email: bookings@fishwithalbatross.com

Paradise One

The 54-foot sports fishing catamaran is quite spacious. It has two cabins, two bathrooms, a well equipped kitchen, a dining nook and a lounge area. The boat is operated by Captain Allan Bean and his brother Delvin who together have over 25 years of fishing experience. They offer two types of fishing charters - Tuna and Marlin. There are full day, half day and 3/4 day trips offered.

The fishing charters leave from Robinson's Marina, near Somerset Bridge at Sandys. It's quite close to the dockyard and convenient for the cruise passengers. Fishing gears, tackle and bait are provided. Phone: 441/734-9409 or 705-6134; Email:paradiseonecharters@yahoo.com.

Challenger Fisheries Bermuda

The Challenger is a 40-foot game fisherman boat operated by Alan and Ian Card (Father and Son). Captain Alan has over 35 years of experience in charter fishing. The boat can go up to a speed of 30 knots. It's equipped with twin diesel engines; tuna tower and large cockpit with fighting chair. The boat is available for 8 hours, 6 hours and 4 hours. This charter is ideal if you are planning for Big game fishing like Marlin or Tuna.

Location: 5 Wreck Road, Somerset, Bermuda

Phone: (441) 234-0872 or (441) 337-2109

Equalizer Charters

Captained by Reggie Horseman, it's a 38-foot Henriques Sports Fisherman, 480hp diesel Volvo engine that can take a top speed of 30 knots. They also have an 8kw onboard generator. Facilities include: Release Fighting Chair, Outriggers, AC cabin, safety gear package, fully enclosed fly bridge with seating.

Location: Suite 1043, 48 Par-la Ville Road, Hamilton, Bermuda

Phone: (441)296-9158 or (441)537-3474

Email: rshorseman@northrock.bm

The Bermuda Sport Fishing Association

Creek View House, 8 Tulo Lane, Pembroke Parish, Bermuda

Phone: (441) 295-2370.

The Bermuda Charter Fishing Boat Association

Sandy’s Parish, Bermuda, Phone: (441) 292-6246.

The St. George’s Game Fishing & Cruising Association

St. George’s, Bermuda, Phone: (441) 297- 8093.

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Visitors' Reviews & Comments

Kristen Walters

Our family took a cruise to Bermuda July 2011. Some of us wished to go deep sea fishing so I researched some charters online and ended up booking the Mattanza. From the start we had a GREAT experience. I had called Brooks about going on a Friday, but a tournament was scheduled to start, he was nice enough to refer me to others, who were also booked. We changed our day and ended up booking Brooks, and his crew on the Mattanza. We literally walked off our cruise boat and across the street where Brooks and his crew picked us up. We pulled right out, and started fishing within the hour. Not long after we had our first hit, Barracuda. Then again, this time a White Marlin. We had 3 more hits, but no luck hooking in. The boat was amazing and the crew was more than nice. We even visited them at the fish weigh-in after the tournament. We were extremely impressed and pleased with our experience and if we are ever back in Bermuda we WILL be booking the Mattanza again!

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