Big Reef Yachting and Fishing 

4.9/5 (5 reviews)
 Morgan's Lane, West Bay, 1302, Cayman Islands

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.

Nigel Ebanks

Captain

Nigel Ebanks


Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Snorkeling Equipment
 Rods, reels & tackle
 Fighting Chair

Trip availability and prices

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Half day tarpon fishing trip.
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Price for up to 8 people
US $650 
Half day reef fishing trip
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 8 people
US $700 
Half day deep sea fishing trip.
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 8 people
US $800 
Full day deep sea fishing trip.
Low rate deposit non-refundable
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 8 people
US $1,600 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 5 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (3)

Great Family Trip Reef Fishing
Best captain for a day at sea
Family Friendly Fishing with Lots of Fish!

Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

75%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

80%

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews
JOSHUA M.
JOSHUA M.
4.3/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

Great captain and crew

VERIFIED
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Half day tarpon fishing trip. on June 3, 2025

Had a fun trip, weather was bad and super windy. Didn’t catch a tarpon but saw some, they just weren’t biting. Did catch a lagoon snapper and nurse shark.

Had a fun trip, weather was bad and super windy. Didn’t catch a tarpon but saw some, they just weren’t biting. Did catch a lagoon snapper and nurse shark.  

 JOSHUA M. recommends Big Reef Yachting and Fishing

Tom K.
Tom K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Family Trip Reef Fishing

VERIFIED

Half day reef fishing trip on February 12, 2025

Great trip fishing in the reef! Everyone caught fish and got to jump in when it was hot. Thanks for a great time once again!

Great trip fishing in the reef! Everyone caught fish and got to jump in when it was hot. Thanks for a great time once again!  

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 Tom K. recommends Big Reef Yachting and Fishing

Matthew S.
Matthew S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Crew

VERIFIED

Half day reef fishing trip on December 31, 2024

Great Crew and Great Captain. The family and I had a great time!

Great Crew and Great Captain. The family and I had a great time!  

 Matthew S. recommends Big Reef Yachting and Fishing

Donovan R.
Donovan R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Best captain for a day at sea

VERIFIED

Full day deep sea fishing trip. on May 26, 2024

Nigel 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.

Nigel 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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 Donovan R. recommends Big Reef Yachting and Fishing

Tom K.
Tom K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Family Friendly Fishing with Lots of Fish!

VERIFIED

Half day reef fishing trip on February 13, 2024

Nigel and Slim gave us an awesome day on the water with lots of fish! I would highly recommend them. It was a great whole family experience (even with small kids). Enjoyed some swimming too when they day got hot.

Nigel and Slim gave us an awesome day on the water with lots of fish! I would highly recommend them. It was a great whole family experience (even with small kids). Enjoyed some swimming too when they day got hot.  

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 Tom K. recommends Big Reef Yachting and Fishing

FAQs about Big Reef Yachting and Fishing

What are the trip rates for Big Reef Yachting and Fishing?

Big Reef Yachting and Fishing offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $650 per group - Half day tarpon fishing trip. (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Half day reef fishing trip (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Half day deep sea fishing trip. (4 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - Full day deep sea fishing trip. (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Big Reef Yachting and Fishing?

When you book a trip with Big Reef Yachting and Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Snorkeling Equipment
What's included in the trip price with Big Reef Yachting and Fishing?

Trips booked with Big Reef Yachting and Fishing include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License
What types of fishing does Big Reef Yachting and Fishing offer?

Big Reef Yachting and Fishing offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
What fishing techniques does Big Reef Yachting and Fishing offer?

Big Reef Yachting and Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Drift Fishing
  • Handline
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Big Reef Yachting and Fishing?

Top targeted fish species with Big Reef Yachting and Fishing include:

  • Bonefish
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Tarpon
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Nigel Ebanks

West Bay, Cayman Islands

5 Customer reviews
Response time 4 hours
Member since October 2023

Explore the Cayman Islands with Big Reef Yachting and Fishing! These waters are a haven for fish enthusiasts, offering a bounty of species like Wahoo, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Barracuda, Blue Marlin, and a colorful array of tropical fish. Captain Wayne and his crew are your trusted companions on this fishing adventure. They are not only attentive and friendly but also incredibly knowledgeable, ensuring you make the most of your time on the water. Get ready for an unforgettable fishing experience!

The fish you can target

Bonefish
Bonefish
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
White Marlin
Mutton Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Tarpon
Tarpon
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
8 persons
Boat length
34 ft
Year built
1980
Restored in
2017
Boat manufacturer
Crusader
Boat type
Pilothouse

Engine model
Yanmar Diesel
Powered by
1 x 315HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Drift Fishing

Handline

Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

Fighting Chair

GPS

Snorkeling Equipment

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

First Mate

Fishing License

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

No Smoking

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

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

 Visa

 Mastercard

What’s biting in West Bay right now

BonefishBonefish
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)Marlin (White)
Snapper (Mutton)Snapper (Mutton)
TarponTarpon
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
WahooWahoo