Big Reef Charters
Big Reef Charters
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Make some memories in West Bay and go fishing with Big Reef Yachting and Fishing. With Captain Wayne at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.
Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Mutton Snapper, and more could be biting if you come at the right time of year. For these species, you're likely to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.
Capt. Wayne will bring you aboard a 34' Pilothouse that can carry up to 8 passengers. It comes with downriggers, a fighting chair, and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. The captain has rods and reels for you, as well as lures.
There will be a First Mate on board to help your trip run smoothly. A 10–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work. You might need to get a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.
Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. A few items to bring include snacks, drinks, sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
If you have any questions about fishing with Big Reef Yachting and Fishing, you can send Capt. Wayne a message down below.
Make some memories in West Bay and go fishing with Big Reef Yachting and Fishing. With Captain Wayne at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.
Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Mutton Snapper, and more could be biting if you come at the right time of year. For these species, you're likely to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.
Capt. Wayne will bring you aboard a 34' Pilothouse that can carry up to 8 passengers. It comes with downriggers, a fighting chair, and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. The captain has rods and reels for you, as well as lures.
There will be a First Mate on board to help your trip run smoothly. A 10–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work. You might need to get a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.
Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. A few items to bring include snacks, drinks, sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
If you have any questions about fishing with Big Reef Yachting and Fishing, you can send Capt. Wayne a message down below.
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Reviews (23)
Sang-jin SuhRepeat angler5.0VerifiedA great fun afternoon of reef fishing
Half day reef fishing. on June 20, 2026 • 4 adultsWe went reef fishing with Captain Nigel and Josiah and just had a great time! Captain Nigel was very knowledgeable about local reefs and took us to two places where we caught a ton of fish including grunts, parrot fish, squirrel fish, and snappers. All four of us got to fish and catch. The final fish and the highlight of the afternoon was when Josiah hooked a large barracuda. Although he tried to hand off the rod to me, we thought it was aporopriate he brought in the fish. We will definitely go out with Captain Nigel again when we come back next January perhaps for tarpon that time to fulfill my bucket list. I highly recommend the Big Reef Charter.
Douglas MoyerRepeat angler5.0VerifiedAwesome fishing day!
Half day deep sea fishing trip. on June 1, 2026 • 1 adultNiles was awesome! His local knowledge of the fishing around grand cayman was great. We caught several tuna and a barracuda along with several other strikes that didn't land. We were targeting Marlin and had a hookup and another strike. It was a great day of fishing, highly recommend.
Lee Rogers5.0Verifiedgreat family trip!!
Half day deep sea fishing. on July 22, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrencaptain Nigel and first mate Julian were first class. We caught mahi and tuna and jad a great time!! would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a fun time. we would’ve had fun even if we didn’t catch a thing. but we did catch fish!!
Andrew Maderios4.3VerifiedGreat Day on the Water!
Half day deep sea fishing trip. on August 17, 2026 • 4 adultsCaptain Nigel and mate Josiah were fantastic guides. It was too rough to go out deep sea, but they brought us to a plentiful reef spot instead. we caught 4 kinds of snapper and reeled in a huge yellow jack. We went after a school of large barricuda as well, but they kept hiding in the rocks after being hooked. A 4 foot nurse shark gave us quite a fight when it snagged a small snapper we were using as bait!
Willaim RoseRepeat angler5.0VerifiedBest Captian in Cayman
Half day deep sea fishing. on February 28, 2026 • 3 adultsNigel and crew were great. We trolled for fish for a while then we decided to take a break and dive for conch and lobster. we got fish, lobster and Conch. Captions mate checked the lines frequently and made sure no grass was on lines.
Courtney DotyRepeat angler5.0VerifiedWe caught a tarpon!!
Half day tarpon fishing trip. on February 21, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenMy son had a wishlist of fish to catch and a tarpon was on the list. we figured although elusive, we woukd try. Nigel not only found tarpon for my son to catch but also a shark! we had a great day.
Erica Willemsen5.0VerifiedBest Cayman Fishing!
Half day reef fishing trip on March 31, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenWe had the best time fishing! Big Reef Charters was the best guide, they were so patient with kids and caught so many fish!!! Would highly recommend:)
John Cima4.7VerifiedFish for Dinner!
Half day reef fishing. on December 29, 2025 • 5 adultsHad a charter for 5. Plenty of action including an African Pompano and Several Mutton Snapper, plus a variety of other fish.
Tom KarisRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat Family Trip Reef Fishing
Half day reef fishing trip on February 12, 2025 • 6 adults • 2 childrenGreat trip fishing in the reef! Everyone caught fish and got to jump in when it was hot. Thanks for a great time once again!
Donovan ReilyRepeat angler5.0VerifiedBest captain for a day at sea
Full day deep sea fishing trip. on May 26, 2024 • 7 adultsNigel and Diego were incredible. Super knowledgeable and very relaxed. We hit a nice group of trigger fish that Nigel cleaned for us. I would rebook this captain before I get anyone else on the island.
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We went reef fishing with Captain Nigel and Josiah and just had a great time! Captain Nigel was very knowledgeable about local reefs and took us to two places where we caught a ton of fish including grunts, parrot fish, squirrel fish, and snappers. All four of us got to fish and catch. The final fish and the highlight of the afternoon was when Josiah hooked a large barracuda. Although he tried to hand off the rod to me, we thought it was aporopriate he brought in the fish. We will definitely go out with Captain Nigel again when we come back next January perhaps for tarpon that time to fulfill my bucket list. I highly recommend the Big Reef Charter.
Thank you Sang-jin for a great review and it was an absolute pleasure having you onboard. See you guys soon.
Captain and mate were very polite and friendly, replaced hooks/bait as needed, and moved around to stay on fish. Caught fish (e.g., grunts, jacks, parrot, squirrel) and brought home more than enough. We all enjoyed the trip; personally, I would have liked to fish in some deeper waters within or on the edge of the north sound. Would book with Capt Nigel again.
Thank you Paul for coming out with us, it was a pleasure having you guys onboard.
My son snd I enjoyed a fun morning fishing with Capt Nigel. We caught a bunch of small fish on the reef, keeping enough of the bigger ones for dinner. The boat was comfortable , the tackle was in top shape, and the crew was attentive and made sure we both had a good time. Thank you for taking us fishing!
Thank you for coming out with us Will, it was an absolute pleasure having you onboard and looking forward to fish with you in the future.
Niles was awesome! His local knowledge of the fishing around grand cayman was great. We caught several tuna and a barracuda along with several other strikes that didn't land. We were targeting Marlin and had a hookup and another strike. It was a great day of fishing, highly recommend.
Thank you Doug for coming out with us, it was a pleasure fishing with you.
captain Nigel and first mate Julian were first class. We caught mahi and tuna and jad a great time!! would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a fun time. we would’ve had fun even if we didn’t catch a thing. but we did catch fish!!
Thank you do much Lee, we had a blast with you and your family hope we see you again one day.
FAQs about Big Reef Charters
- US $650 per group - Half day tarpon fishing trip. (4 hours)
- US $750 per group - Half day reef fishing trip (4 hours)
- US $750 per group - Half day reef fishing. (4 hours)
- US $850 per group - Half day deep sea fishing trip. (4 hours)
- US $850 per group - Half day deep sea fishing. (4 hours)
- US $1,700 per group - Full day deep sea fishing trip. (8 hours)
- Toilet
- Fighting chair
- GPS
- Snorkeling equipment
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- First mate
- Fishing license
- Inshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Drift fishing
- Handline
- Deep sea fishing
- Bonefish
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Marlin (White)
- Snapper (Mutton)
- Tarpon
- Tuna (Blackfin)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Wahoo
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