Big Game Lodge invites you for a day of exciting fishing action on the bountiful waters of Trinidad and Tobago! Let Captain Peter De Silva take you out and show you what the offshore fishing is all about. Who knows, maybe you’ll catch your next trophy.

Join Capt. Peter on his 46’ Hatteras sportfisher with twin Yanmar 440 HP engines and head to the most productive spots. The boat can accommodate up to 8 people and have them fishing at the same time. If you’d like to have a breather, there’s an air-conditioned cabin with a seating area, kitchen, and two private toilets. There are 2 private toilets on board, so traveling in full comfort is guaranteed.

When it comes to the fishing gear, you’ll have everything you could possibly need for a successful day on the water. The flybridge will help you spot schools of fish from afar and outriggers and downriggers will extend your fishing reach. Hooked a big one? There’s a fighting chair to help you get it into the boat.

Speaking of your catch, you’ll be on the lookout for all the offshore favorites. Think Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, King Mackerel, Sailfish, Marlin, and Yellowfin Tuna. Because the waters are so plentiful, chances are, you’ll be reeling in fish after fish during the whole trip.

You’ll be using top-notch Duel, Penn, and Shimano fishing equipment and you’ll have a first mate to help you with everything. After the trip, you can choose what fish you’d like to keep and the crew will have it cleaned, filleted, even cooked for you, if you’d like.

Come fishing with your kids, teach them something new, and have a memorable family outing. Climb aboard with plenty of food and drinks, or let your captain know, and he’ll arrange it for you (for an additional charge).

Book a trip with Big Game Lodge and your thrilling fishing adventure can begin!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Halfday offshore fishing trip!
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $650
    4hr fishing trip onboard hopscotch for kingfish,mahi,wahoo,sailfish.
  • Private trip
    Tarpon fishing inshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $650
    We have world clas tarpon fishing just minutes away from the dock come onboard with us to see what trinidad has to offer tarpon up to 200lbs. All tarpon are released!
  • Private trip
    Afternoon sportfishing trip 5hrs
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $800
    Come join us on afternoon fishing trip onboard hopscotch 1pm-6pm. King mackerel mahi mahi wahoo jack crevali tuna tarpon.
  • Private trip
    Full day offshore fishing!
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,000
    Spend your day onboard hopscotch targeting mahi mahi sailfish wahoo tuna king mackerel and many more species!
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FAQs about Big Game Lodge

Big Game Lodge offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group - Halfday offshore fishing trip! (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $0 per person after 6 guests - Tarpon fishing inshore (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 6 guests - Afternoon sportfishing trip 5hrs (5 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Full day offshore fishing! (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Big Game Lodge, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Enclosed bathroom full toilet sink and shower
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Big Game Lodge include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn, Shimano, Duel)
  • Live Bait (Caught along the way)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Included tip is always nice )
  • First Mate (We always take a first mate with us if you enjoy the trip leave a tip.)
  • Fishing License (We provide all license needed )

Big Game Lodge offers the following type of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing (We go as far as 25 miles on some days )

Big Game Lodge offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Handline
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Big Game Lodge include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Sailfish
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Peter De Silva
Port Of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
2 Fishing Reports
11 Customer reviews
Response time 4 hours
Member since July 2019
Captain Peter De Silva comes from a fishing family and he's been running charters for 3 decades. He and his son are working together, and they're both locals with extensive fishing experience. Capt. Peter had the chance to fish on all over the world, including Florida, Hawaii, and Cabo San Lucas, just to name a few. He loves nothing more than putting his customer on a lot of fish.

About this listing

Targeted species

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin
Sailfish Sailfish

Boat specs

Hatteras (Sportfishing) originally built in 1982, and restored in 2017. Powered by 2 440HP Yanmar engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 22 knots.

Length
46 ft
Capacity
8 persons

Types of fishing

Offshore Fishing
We go as far as 25 miles on some days

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Popping
Fly Fishing
Handline
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Enclosed bathroom full toilet sink and shower
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn, Shimano, Duel
Live Bait
Caught along the way
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Included tip is always nice
First Mate
We always take a first mate with us if you enjoy the trip leave a tip.
Fishing License
We provide all license needed

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
All ages welcome, life jackets provided
Crew Keeps Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
Bank Transfer

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 11 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (11)
Fantastic trip with Captain Justin and first-mate Chris
Fantastic trip with Captain Justin and first-mate Chris
Fantastic trip with Captain Justin and first-mate Chris
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Angler rating
10
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
78%
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David D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic trip with Captain Justin and first-mate Chris

VERIFIED   Halfday offshore fishing trip! on February 18, 2024
Excellent day on the Hopscotch.  If you want a great day and the best chance of catching fish in Port of Spain this is the...
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Shayne R.
San Antonio, TX
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Bad day

VERIFIED   Halfday offshore fishing trip! on June 8, 2023
Was very disappointed as we made 25 passes on the same direct line and only changed rigging once on one of the poles.  Never...
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James B.
Houston, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with captain Shane and Justin

VERIFIED   Halfday offshore fishing trip! on June 14, 2023
Great time! Captains were very friendly and accommodating. Boat was very clean and comfortable. Will be back again. 10/10 would...
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Don H.
Long Beach, MS
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   Afternoon sportfishing trip 5hrs on March 19, 2023
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Zane M.
Princes Town, Trinidad And Tobago
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Peter

VERIFIED   Halfday offshore fishing trip! on January 31, 2023
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