High Z’s Fishing Tour – 34'

If you are fishing in the Dominican Republic, you want to fish with Captain Nelson of High Z’s Fishing Tour. With over 36 years of experience, he has many prestigious Billfish tournaments to his name. You will fish in the safe knowledge he will do everything in his power to get you your trophy fish!

Book between May and July and he can practically guarantee you to catch a Marlin - the season is that plentiful over there for this great fish! And if fishing awesome fish like Sailfish, Marlin, Mahi Mahi, and Wahoo isn’t your cup of tea, why not try spearfishing them instead? Up to 10 people can get up close and personal, and try their hand at spearfishing. Just let the Captain know before the trip if you would like to try.

High Z’s Fishing Tours have something for everyone. If you don’t want to fish big game, they are happy to bottom fish for Snapper, Yellowtail, and Grouper. Puerto Plata is a great fishing spot for bottom fishing, and you will not leave empty-handed! Let Captain Nelson know what you’re interested in hooking, and he will make your fishing dreams come true!

Captain Nelson loves to see you happy, and if you’re feeling hungry on the longer trips, he knows exactly what to do! One of his passions in life is cooking, so as a special service, he will cook the fish you have caught on board, for no extra fee! The journey from sea to plate has never been smaller or more delicious!

They use the best of Penn and Shimano rods and reels, and will also provide fruits and snacks on all trips. You can even expect a sandwich on the longer trips. The only thing not included is the tip for the First Mate. You will also need to bring sunscreen and polarized sunglasses.

All that’s left to do is book now and meet Captain Nelson on the water for an excellent fishing trip that you won’t forget in a hurry!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $400
    Service includes soda, beer, water, fruits, snacks and round trip to point of origin. You can expect to catch Mahi Mahi. Don't forget your sunscreen!
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $400
    This is a great trip for beginners who want a taste of big game fishing, without waking up too early! Soda, beer, water, fruits, and snacks are included. This will be a round trip to the point of origin.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $600
    Food includes sandwiches, fruits, and snacks. Drinks are beer, water, and soda. This will be a round trip, and you can expect to catch Mahi Mahi and Wahoo with the extra time you'll have.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $600
    Food includes sandwiches, fruits, and snacks. Drinks are beer, water, and soda. This will be a round trip, and you can expect to catch Mahi Mahi and Wahoo with the extra time you'll have.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $800
    With the extra time, Captain Nelson is happy to cook your catch on board! He has a love for both cooking and fishing, so is proud to share both of these passions with you. The extra time allows you to fish deeper and further. You will be able to target Sailfish, Marlin, Mahi Mahi, and Wahoo. Please remember your sunscreen! Tips for the First Mate are greatly appreciated.
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Marlin (White)
    White Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
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FAQs about High Z’s Fishing Tour – 34'

High Z’s Fishing Tour – 34' offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $65 per person after 5 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $65 per person after 5 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 5 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 5 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 5 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with High Z’s Fishing Tour – 34', you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Spearfishing Equipment Available upon request, no age limit
  • Ice Box
  • Radio

Trips booked with High Z’s Fishing Tour – 34' include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks (Seasonal fruit)
  • Drinks (Beer, soft drinks and water)
  • First Mate (Tips are very appreciated)
  • Fishing License
  • Lunch (Sandwich )

High Z’s Fishing Tour – 34' offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Up to 20 miles)
  • Reef Fishing

High Z’s Fishing Tour – 34' offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Jigging
  • Spearfishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with High Z’s Fishing Tour – 34' include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sailfish
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Nelson Herrera
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
16 Fishing Reports
213 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since December 2013
I spent my childhood fishing in the Caribbean waters. I am a 3rd generation fisherman, who grew up fishing with his dad and siblings at an early age. I have won many prestigious Billfish tournaments held in Ocean World, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Because of my curiosity for fishing at an early age, I asked many questions at the fishing docks to experienced fishermen which provided me with pointers and teaching methods. It was my passion for fishing that brought me to become a captain. On my full-day trips, you also get two-for-one with my passions, an experienced charter captain, and a chef! Cooking is another of my passions, so as a special service, we'll cook on board our catch for free.

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin

Boat specs

Luhrs (Sportfishing) originally built in 2012. Powered by 2 315HP Cummins engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots.

Length
34 ft
Capacity
10 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Up to 20 miles
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Jigging
Spearfishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Kitchen

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Seasonal fruit
Drinks
Beer, soft drinks and water
First Mate
Tips are very appreciated
Fishing License
Lunch
Sandwich

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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
No minimum age, life jackets supplied
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Mandatory
Marlins

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 206 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Slow day but good crew and boat
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
85%
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Great fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on November 21, 2023
I can’t say enough on how much fun our trip was with high Z’s fishing tour.  Captain Nelson picked us up at our resort...
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Edvin O.
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3 fish in 1 day

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on December 26, 2023
Went out for 6hrs with 5 rods in the water, and 3 big fishes later i could not have been more pleased with the outcome of this...
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Pauline B.
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Half day morning trip- smaller boat

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 3, 2023
I booked this trip for my husband and his 2 friends that were on vacation with us. The guys had a great time and caught a big...
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Brian F.
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Half day trip PM

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on April 24, 2023
The captain and crew were very nice, my wife and I reeled in one sizable wahoo. But 3 other fish got away. Captain Nelson had...
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Dylan G.
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Slow day but good crew and boat

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on February 5, 2024
Caught 1 barracuda. I requested that we fish for billfish and Wahoo but the crew kind of just did their own thing. Trolled...
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