The 11 Best Fishing Charters in the Dominican Republic

1.Santa Elena Fishing Charters in Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews Our pick

Join Elena and crew for a private four-hour fishing charter from La Yola in Punta Cana. Choose four hours of offshore trolling or split the trip between deep-sea fishing and lagoon time, where your catch may be grilled. The boat accommodates up to seven, with drinks on board.

“Put us on the fish. Pick up was on time. Nice boat. Great weather and calm seas. No regrets. Dominican is a great place to catch fish.”

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2.Punta Cana Private Fishing Charter on 39 Foot Boat with Bevarages

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews

Set out from Punta Cana on a private 39-foot boat with a captain and first mate, fishing gear, bait, licenses and an open bar included. Choose a trip of about four to nine hours. Captains such as Richard and Rosario and mates such as Andy have led past trips, but crew assignments can vary. Hotel pickup is offered.

“What an incredible day on August 17, 2023! We caught a dozen mahi mahi and a barracuda and lost two more mahi. Andy the deckhand was one of the best I've ever had in probably 20 charter experiences. And Captain Richard put us right on top of the fish. Couldn't find a marlin, but we had an absolute blast reeling in up to 34 inch mahis, with 4 doubles adding to the fun! Can't wait to go back out with these guys again when I'm back in town!”

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3.FISHING PRO CHARTERS – Boat Excursion – Divina

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews

Spend about five hours on a private Punta Cana fishing charter, with pickup, bait, rods, a captain and mate, and beer, rum and soda included. The boat trolls for fish, so it keeps moving. Crew members such as Ariel, Primo and Kiko have helped anglers of all skill levels, but catches and sea conditions vary.

“These guys are GREAT! We had a wonderful time and caught two Durango fish!! The guys are gentlemen and were helpful.”

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4.Punta Cana Private Fishing Charter boat Fortuna 42′

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews

Set out from Punta Cana at 7:30 am on a private 42-foot yacht with a captain and English-speaking first mate. Fish for marlin, tuna, mahi mahi, and more, or ask to stop for snorkeling or beach time. Hotel transport, gear, bait, and drinks are included. Eddy has been praised for his enthusiasm, though crew assignments may vary.

“Great captain and crew. Everything went as described . They were all courteous and informative. And we caught some Mahi Mahi to boot.”

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5.Private Punta Cana Six Hour Fishing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews

Big Marlin Charters takes your private group of up to five offshore for about six hours, with lunch, alcoholic drinks and snorkeling gear available. Try for blue marlin, sailfish, tuna, mahi mahi and more. Pickup is offered, and the trip can be tailored to your group. Past trip accounts name Captain Yustas and crewman Eddie, though crew assignments may vary.

“We didn't catch anything but a bad day. fishing is better than a good day at work. The ride was great though.”

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6.4 hour deep sea fishing experience from punta cana

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 41 reviews · 1 day · from $100Best value

From Punta Cana, ride about 45 minutes to Cabeza de Toro for a four-hour trolling trip with the Punta Cana Travel Advisor crew. Fishing gear, bait, drinks, and hotel pickup are included. Expect shared turns at the rods, open-sea views, and a chance at mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo, or seasonal marlin and sailfish.

“genoten van t vissen ... enige is dat je bijna 4 uur trollend vaart over de zee .. dus van de diesel lucht raak je wel een beetje misselijk... verder geen last van zeeziekte gehad. goede kapitein en toch wat vis gevangen.”

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7.Deep sea fishing in Punta Cana and Bávaro.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews

Join a four-hour deep sea fishing trip from Jellyfish beach, with hotel pickup in an air-conditioned minibus, rods and bait, snacks and an open bar. You may fish for mahi-mahi, marlin, tuna and other species, then enjoy fresh ceviche if the crew catches suitable fish. Luis is one of the guides praised for his attentive help.

“My deep sea fishing trip in the Dominican Republic was nothing short of incredible, and that's entirely due to our fantastic guide, Luis. If you're looking for an unforgettable experience —I highly recommend booking this charter! From thRead more”

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8.Deep Sea Fishing Tour by Boat with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 19 reviews · 4 hours · from $139

Join Power Adventures for a four-hour offshore fishing trip from Punta Cana, with hotel pickup, a captain and crew, bait, fishing gear, and beer, soda, and water. You’ll try for marlin, sailfish, tuna, or mahi-mahi in a group of up to seven. Expect variable catches, and ask about rod sharing if you want regular time with a line.

“en arrivant sur le lieu de pêche,prise en charge par une personne chargée de nous faire signer les décharges de responsabilité.Le Responsable arrive,mal aimable,pas souriant et je demande comment va se passer la pêche...En fait je pensais que chacun avait sa canne,il répond en espagnol à son collègue que je n avais qu a prendre une sortie privée...Le ton est donné A bord il y a un tirage au sort (7 pers à bord ,7 papiers de 1 a 7) coup de chance avec mon mari nous tirons le 1 et 2.... Mon mari a eu la chance de sortir une Dorade Dorifere et le N 2 (moi) j ai…”

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9.Fishing And Eating Straight From The Sea ( SAONA ISLAND AND PALMILLA)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews

Set out by private yacht from Casa de Campo Marina for offshore fishing, then cruise to Palmilla’s natural pool to swim, take photos, and relax in turquoise water. The yacht has a bathroom, fresh water, towels, a sleeping bed, and private servers. Cooking your catch onboard costs extra. The private trip accommodates up to eight people.

“Excelente elección . Bonito barco y magnifico paraje. Muy limpio, puntuales y tripulación encantadora. Magnifica comida y aperitivo. Hubo pesca!!!!! Recomiendo 100 por cien”

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10.Half-Day Deep Sea Fishing Excursion Departing sosua

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · from $130

Tony Tours runs a roughly five-hour deep-sea fishing trip from the Sosua area, departing at 7:30 am aboard a 45-foot, twin-engine boat. You can fish for marlin, sailfish, wahoo, tuna, barracuda, and mahi-mahi, with gear and round-trip transport included. Food details are inconsistent, so confirm what will be served before you go.

“June is not a good time for fishing apparently. The boat itself is bare-bones. I somehow thought food would be provided so pretty hungry by the end. The crew spoke no English but I was able to translate for the other members of our expedition which turned out to be 4 hrs of trolling without even a bite.”

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11.Half Day Sport Fishing Excursion Departing from Sosua

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $135

Leave around 7:30 am for a four-hour fishing trip from the Sosua and Cabarete area, heading up to 15 miles offshore aboard a 45-foot, twin-engine boat. Fishing gear, a guide, round-trip transport, snacks, drinks, WiFi, and insurance are included. Abel is named for providing excursion information, though the crew lineup can vary.

“Very good service, they picked me up to take me to the marina”

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