Bermuda Charter Fishing Boats

fishing boatSome charter boats are available year-round, although the best fishing and charter deals are from May through November.

All Bermudian charter boats are skippered by experienced guides and are equipped with fighting chairs and outriggers. All necessary tackle, bait, ship-to-shore telephones and lifesaving gear – rafts and life jackets – are included in the price of the charter. All you need to bring is lunch and refreshments.

All vessels have toilet facilities. Skippers operate under their own set of rules with regard to the fish that you might catch. You should, therefore, check out your prospective skipper’s policy before you sign on. Does the boat retain all, or a percentage of the catch? Is there freedom of selection by the party renting the boat?

Rates & Hours
You can charter a boat by the half-day (four hours) or full day (eight hours) and rates vary according to the size of the boat and the reputation of its captain. A four-hour trip will limit the grounds that may bef ished.

Parties of six persons are preferred. Charter rates differ from season to season, mainly due to the fluctuation of fuel prices, and the rate is often determined by the type of fishing you want to do, e.g. deep-sea, reef or bonefishing. All Bermudian charter fishing boats are inspected annually by the Department of Marine & Ports Services and the Department of Fisheries, who then issue a license to operate. Check that current licenses are displayed when you board the boat.
Charters can be arranged privately or through one of the organizations listed below.

Charter Companies
The Bermuda Charter Fishing Boat Association, Box SB 145, Sandy’s, Bermuda, SB BX, 441-292-6246.

The Bermuda Sport Fishing Association, Creek View House, 8 Tulo Lane, Pembroke, Bermuda, HM 02, 441- 295-2370.

The St. George’s Game Fishing & Cruising Association, Box 107, St. George’s, Bermuda, GE BX, 441-297- 8093.

To book, call the individual charter captains direct or contact the member’s association booking office.

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