If you’re looking for crystal blue waters, clear skies, and a sunset to die for, you’re looking for the Dominican Republic. If you’re looking for a huge Blue Marlin thrashing around this serene scene, you’re looking for Lérika Fishing Tours.

Climb aboard their excellent Blackfin boat, a 29’ offshore sport fishing machine, capable of holding up to 7 anglers fishing in comfort. She’s been restored recently, in 2014, so you can expect all the modern amenities a serious fishing boat should have. She’s powered by twin Cummins engines, each producing 315 HP, propelling her across the sea at 35 knots - her maximum cruising speed.

Join Captain Marcel Brito as he trolls the pearlescent seas off the shore of Bayahibe. He’ll assist and instruct you to the highest degree, giving you every advantage you need in order to catch that dream fish. The species you will target are varied, big, and prestigious: Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Barracuda, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Little Tunny, and anything else you run into. Outriggers are available on board for added trolling power.

If the client doesn’t want to keep his catch, the crew has 2nd pick. Certain areas have a strict catch and release policy. All Marlins are strictly catch and release only. The minimum age for children is 6. Capt. Marcel may not speak a lot of English, but he speaks the universal language of landing huge Marlin straight on his deck!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $550
    This trip will take you fishing near the shores of Bayahibe. The target species are Barracuda, Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, Sailfish, Wahoo, and others. The charter provides all equipment required for this trip. This trip is for up to 7 guests.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:35 PM
    US $550
    This morning trip is fantastic for customers who want to beat the noon heat on the pearly waters of the Dominican Republic. Fish targeted are Wahoo, Dorado, Skipjack Tuna, Barracuda, Kingfish, Little Tunny, and others. The captain supplies all required equipment. Up to 7 guests can head out on these trips.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore/Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $800
    This trip will fish the nearshore and offshore waters near Bayahibe. The target species are Blue and White Marlin, Sailfish, Kingfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Little Tunny, Yellowfin Tuna, and others. All required equipment is provided by the captain. This trip is for a maximum of 7 people.
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Marlin (White)
    White Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,100
    This trip will take you fishing in the gorgeous waters surrounding the Dominican Republic. Blue and White Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo, King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Barracuda, and other species. All required equipment is provided by the captain. Up to 7 people can join on this trip.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Marlin (White)
    White Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Wahoo
    Wahoo

FAQs about Lérika Fishing Tours

Lérika Fishing Tours offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore/Offshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip – Offshore (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Lérika Fishing Tours, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Lérika Fishing Tours include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Lérika Fishing Tours offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Lérika Fishing Tours offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Lérika Fishing Tours include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sailfish
  • Tuna (Albacore)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Marcel Brito
Los Melones, Dominican Republic
8 Fishing Reports
55 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2018
Captain Marcel Brito comes from a long line of fishermen – his father and grandfather were both fishermen in international waters, and Captain Marcel has followed in their footsteps. He has lived on the water since he was a little boy and loves the fact his job lets him stay there every day. The captain loves teaching his customers the joys of offshore fishing and seeing them reel in their dream catch. Personable and friendly, he's always doing the necessary to ensure the customer is having fun. Capt. Marcel may not speak a lot of English, but he speaks the universal language of landing huge Marlin straight on his deck!

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Little Tunny (False Albacore) Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin

Boat specs

Blackfin (Sportfishing) originally built in 1986, and restored in 2014. Powered by 2 315HP Cummins engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
29 ft
Capacity
7 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Flybridge
Snorkeling Equipment
Multimedia System

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Minimum age is 6 years old
You Keep Catch
Crew Keeps Catch
If the client doesn't want to keep the catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Catch and Release Mandatory
All Marlins

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.3 / 5
out of 5 stars from 9 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (8)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
71%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
78%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
86%
Caught fish
33%
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Oleg D.
Dominican Republic
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with captain Marcel

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 2, 2020
Marcel was a very great captain, and provided a great experience for us! Everything was timely, and the personal transportation...
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Nick F.
Dominican Republic
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day trip with Marcel

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore/Offshore on October 19, 2019
Marcel and his crew worked hard the entire day making sure baits were fresh and lines were running good, he gave 100% effort...
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Anthony M.
Pardeeville, WI
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Trip with Captain britto

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on January 28, 2019
I sent email to captain Britto telling him I did not have to catch big fish but be happy if everyone caught a fish or two,he...
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Joe L.
Dominican Republic
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Half Day with Capt. Marcel

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on November 8, 2019
The day almost was changed to the next day due to some mechanical issues, however, Capt. Marcel got it taken care of and we...
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Gianluca R.
Dominican Republic
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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4 hours fishing trolling

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 13, 2019
The captain is a very good fisherman, he really knows what is doing! sadly in 4 hours we catch only one small Macarell :(
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