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Big Marlin Charters – Fat Cat

Join Big Marlin Charters for an unforgettable bottom fishing adventure! This type of fishing is especially great if you’re coming with your family or a group of friends, and want a relaxing day on the water. It will be fun but not exhausting. Captain Yustas has been guiding fishing trips in the area his whole life and knows how to adjust each trip to his guests, no matter how different their fishing skills are.

You’ll go out on a 26’ Grady White catamaran that accommodates up to four guests. The “Fat Cat” is safe, wide, and stable, so rest assured there won’t be any seasickness. The boat is powered by twin 200 HP Yamaha engines, has lots of storage, and features a cabin and a private toilet. You’ll also find snorkeling gear if you want to take a dip!

All geared up with light tackle and spearfishing equipment, you’ll go after different types of Snapper, Yellowtail Amberjack, Permit, Rainbow Runner, and Barracuda. First, you’ll go bottom fishing, then troll, and finally reef fishing. Your trophies come along with you and the crew will clean them first.

The crew will make sure you have everything you need on the boat. They cover your license, prepare rods, reels, and a variety of lures, and bring soft drinks. You only need to bring some snacks and sun protection.

Hop aboard Marlin Charters for a day filled with fun, excitement, and tasty catch!



FAQs about Big Marlin Charters – Fat Cat

Big Marlin Charters – Fat Cat offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $350 per group - Inshore Reef Fishing (AM) (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Big Marlin Charters – Fat Cat, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Always clean and good smell.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Snorkeling Equipment Fins and masks standard sizes, extra fee
  • Live Bait Well
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Spearfishing Equipment Only for experienced hunters, extra fee
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Big Marlin Charters – Fat Cat include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License

Big Marlin Charters – Fat Cat offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Up to 3 miles)
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing (Bottom fishing close to reef)
  • Wreck Fishing

Big Marlin Charters – Fat Cat offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spearfishing (Only for experienced hinters, extra fee)

Top targeted fish species with Big Marlin Charters – Fat Cat include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Permit
  • Rainbow Runner
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Meet the Charter Operator

Big Marlin Charters Punta Cana
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
652 Customer reviews
Member since March 2015
Fishing for a living was always a dream that Captain Yustas Fortuna wanted to come true – and it finally did. The captain has been passionate about fishing his whole life. There's nothing else he'd rather do and he's happy spending every day on the water. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, he's happy to show you the ropes and get you your dream catch. Capt. Yustas works alongside other local captains and first mates, who also provide exciting fishing adventures.

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Permit Permit
Rainbow Runner Rainbow Runner
Snapper (Cubera) Cubera Snapper

Boat specs

Grady White (Catamaran) originally built in 2004, and restored in 2017. Powered by 2 200HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
26 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Up to 3 miles
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Bottom fishing close to reef
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spearfishing
Only for experienced hinters, extra fee

Amenities

Toilet
Always clean and good smell.
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Snorkeling Equipment
Fins and masks standard sizes, extra fee
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
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 included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Punta Cana to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep 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
PayPal
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 3 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (4)
Morning trip with Captain Yustas
March fishing trip
March fishing trip
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Angler rating
3
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
67%
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Timothy V.
FX STATION, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Morning trip with Captain Yustas

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on September 19, 2021
My daughter wanted to swim in the ocean so we popped down to the Dominican Republic for a few days, during which we hooked...
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Stephen L.
Seabrook, NH
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   Inshore Reef Fishing (PM) on March 24, 2021
What a great morning! Beautiful weather, great fishing, spectacular ocean! Yurii, our captain was wonderful- very knowledgeable...
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Ryan M.
Virginia Beach, VA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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January fishing trip

VERIFIED   Special 4 hour trip for Ryan Mottl on January 24, 2022
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