Dominican Republic Fishing Charters

The average price for a private 4 hour Dominican Republic fishing trip is US $526, while an 8 hour private trip will cost you US $846 based on prices on FishingBooker.com.

Which fishing charters in Dominican Republic are good for families?

Fishing charters in Dominican Republic that received great reviews from families are:

What are the top fish species I can catch in Dominican Republic?

The top 3 fish species targeted on guided fishing trips in Dominican Republic are:

What are the top fishing techniques in Dominican Republic?

The top 3 fishing techniques in Dominican Republic are:

What are the top types of fishing in Dominican Republic?

The top 3 types of fishing in Dominican Republic are:

Do Dominican Republic fishing charters provide rods, reels and tackle?

Many fishing charters in Dominican Republic provide rods, reels and tackle. Some of the top rated are:

Who are the best rated captains in Dominican Republic?

According to customer reviews on FishingBooker.com, some of the best rated charter captains in Dominican Republic are:

What fishing trips are offered by fishing charters in Dominican Republic?

Some of the fishing trips offered by fishing charters in Dominican Republic are:

4-hour fishing trips – US $553
6-hour fishing trips – US $699
8-hour fishing trips – US $1,138
9-hour fishing trips – US $1,145
10-hour fishing trips – US $1,390

Fishing in Dominican Republic

There’s no doubt that the Dominican Republic boasts some of the best fishing in the Caribbean. Seasoned anglers come here to test their skills and hook a monster, beginners are dazzled by the promise of world-class action, and Dominican Republic fishing charters can accommodate them all. No matter how big your appetite is, there’s a fish for you in these gorgeous waters.

This island country is undoubtedly best known for its bluewater fishing. Not only is the season open year-round, but you can also target Billfish whenever you come. Sailfish, White and Blue Marlin, powerful Swordfish – they’re all permanent residents here. The best thing – you can target Marlin just miles from the beach! If somehow that’s not enough, add Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and King Mackerel to the list.

Big game fishing is a huge deal in the Dominican Republic, but what a lot of people overlook is that the inshore bite is just as good. Bonefish, Permit, and Tarpon dominate the flats and, on the nearby reefs, you can hook into Snapper, Grouper, Rainbow Runner, and Amberjack.

Because they’re blessed with such productive waters, Dominicans are angling experts. This is why going out with a Dominican Republic fishing charter is invaluable – they’ll know where the fish are. There’s a lot of specialized trips to choose from, including Swordfish hunts, Billfish Grand Slams, and pelagic jaunts. If you prefer taking it easy, book a half day excursion on the reefs that promises lots of fun and plenty of tasty fish.

One of the best fishing spots on the island is definitely Punta Cana, closely followed by La Romana, and Puerto Plata.

Rules & Regulations

Fishing licenses are not required aboard Dominican Republic fishing charters, as your captain will take care of it for you. Catch and release is mandatory for all Billfish.

Dominican Republic

4.5 / 5

Based on 28557 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

Dominican Republic Fishing Seasons

January

Is there a better way to start the year than by battling Blue and White Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, and more in the deep blue waters around Punta Cana? The answer is simple – no, there isn’t!

February

Locals celebrate their independence throughout the month and, when you’re not enjoying the festivities, hit the reefs for some fantastic Snapper and Grouper action, or go to the flats and enjoy fly fishing for Permit, Tarpon, and Bonefish.

March

White Marlin are around all year, but from March onwards, things hit a whole new level. Hundreds of these strong fighters can be found right along the shoreline, and even a half day trip is a serious workout.

April

White Marlin hit their peak in April, and boats crowd the eastern coastline for a slice of the action. There’s plenty of fish to go around, and double-digit releases are an everyday occurrence.

White Marlin hit their peak in April, and boats crowd the eastern coastline for a slice of the action. There are plenty to go around, don’t worry. Lucky anglers can get 20+ releases in a single day!

May

May is the calm before the storm in the Dominican Republic, and we’re not just talking about the weather. Blue Marlin madness hasn’t kicked off yet, so it’s a great time to hit the reefs for Snapper and Grouper.

June

Blue Marlin start to show up in larger numbers around the northern FADs (fish aggregating devices), just as the White Marlin migration moves to the north. The heavy tackle season has officially begun, so strap in and have fun.

July

Blue Marlin really hit their stride in July. This is some of the best Billfishing on the planet, with huge numbers of fish swarming the FADs in search of a colorful teaser or well-placed fly to jump at.

August

If you somehow get bored of big game sportfishing, head down to Santo Domingo and the Merengue and Caribbean Rhythms Festival. Alternatively, you can visit the reefs and enjoy the excellent bite of Snapper, Rainbow Runner, and Grouper.

September

September is the hottest and wettest month of the year, with tropical storms and crippling heat putting anglers to the test. This is also the best time of year for Blue Marlin, so the effort will be well worth it.

October

The Blue Marlin season draws to a close in October, but that doesn’t mean the end of the Billfishing. The Sailfish have just gotten started and will get better and better as time goes on.

November

Inshore fishing picks up in November, with better catches of Tarpon, Permit, Snook, and Bonefish. Offshore, Sailfish, Wahoo, and Mahi Mahi offer awesome trolling or fly fishing action.

December

Can’t face the crowds, cold, and carols this year? Head to the Caribbean to enjoy warm weather, sandy beaches, and top-notch Sailfishing instead. It could just turn out to be the best Christmas ever!

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Featured photos from Dominican Republic

Big light tackle-caught barracuda just before releasing him.

Our clients with their flags: two blue marlin, a white marlin, and a sailfish!

What anglers said about fishing in Dominican Republic

Awesome boat and crew. Water was very rough the day we fished but felt very safe on this beautiful boat.

5.0 / 5

Awesome boat and crew. Water was very rough the day we fished but felt very safe on this beautiful boat.

Doña Nina Fishing Tours – 41’ Silverton

For first time anglers, be prepared for sea conditions and come with an open mind knowing a great fishing day is not always defined by the number of fish you catch! Trust your trained, knowledgeable captain and crew and they will get the job done!

5.0 / 5

Fishing Machine Punta Cana

Yes ! Best Fishing Experience in Punta Cana ! No Problem ! Punta Cana ! ????️?

5.0 / 5

Yes ! Best Fishing Experience in Punta Cana ! No Problem ! Punta Cana ! ????️?

Big Marlin Charters Punta Cana

Make sure you bring your motion sickness pills or the patch on your neck. The North Atlantic on a beautiful day is choppy 5 - 8 ft waves is the normal. 86 and sunny with a slight 8 mph wind. and the ocean was moving. When you catch fish it is well worth it. I would do this again in heartbeat.

4.7 / 5

Fishing Pro Charter - Mar-Quesa 41ft

Most trips are trolling only. Ask specifically for bottom fishing with younger kids as action is more important then catchinggghg a bug fish. Bring Gravol if not used to being on a boat. Take some before getting on and your trip will be much more pleasant.

4.3 / 5

Pescando Y Comiendo – Alondra

Take anti-nausia/motion sickness meds before heading out. Otherwise just have a good time!

5.0 / 5

Take anti-nausia/motion sickness meds before heading out. Otherwise just have a good time!

Fishing Machine Punta Cana

Sunglasses, Head cover, sunblock. Fully charge your phone for photos and video as well as connecting to the Apple Play on board for music. Bottled water provided, Ice in the cooler (trust it?), but bring your own pop and alcohol (beers)

3.7 / 5

Atlántida Inshore and Fly Fishing

Definitely recommend the Fishing Machine to experienced anglers and new fishermen and women! Terrific day on the water

5.0 / 5

Definitely recommend the Fishing Machine to experienced anglers and new fishermen and women! Terrific day on the water

Fishing Machine Punta Cana

Go early in your trip, Captain will clean fish for you to take to your condo or a restaurant to prepare it for you. Your fresh catch will be way better than the fish they purchase at a restaurant.

4.7 / 5

Go early in your trip, Captain will clean fish for you to take to your condo or a restaurant to prepare it for you. Your fresh catch will be way better than the fish they purchase at a restaurant.

Pescando Y Comiendo – Orion

Get ready for choppy water. They call it fishing not catching. Some days are better than others but everyday on the water is great.

5.0 / 5

Get ready for choppy water. They call it fishing not catching. Some days are better than others but everyday on the water is great.

Atlántida Family Fun Fishing

If you’re fishing for the first time, you need not to worry with this crew, they will put you on the fish and show you exactly what to do.

5.0 / 5

If you’re fishing for the first time, you need not to worry with this crew, they will put you on the fish and show you exactly what to do.

Fishing Machine Punta Cana

I’d recommend some nausea medication as waters can be choppy, it helped wonders!

5.0 / 5

I’d recommend some nausea medication as waters can be choppy, it helped wonders!

Fishing Machine Punta Cana

Make sure you have all necessary sun protection........it's as ? ? as hades !!

5.0 / 5

Make sure you have all necessary sun protection........it's as ? ? as hades !!

Elimar Fishing Tours

Remember it is fishing and not catching. So make sure to pray to whatever fishing gods you believe in before you go. Good luck the crew was great and gear and boat nice.

5.0 / 5

Remember it is fishing and not catching. So make sure to pray to whatever fishing gods you believe in before you go. Good luck the crew was great and gear and boat nice.

Fortuna - Big Marlin Punta Cana

Fish were caught by trolling but you have the opportunity for some big fish.

5.0 / 5

Fish were caught by trolling but you have the opportunity for some big fish.

Doña Nina Fishing Tours – 41’ Silverton

Pick this trip if you want to catch fish. Not just a 4 hour boat ride trolling.

5.0 / 5

Pick this trip if you want to catch fish. Not just a 4 hour boat ride trolling.

Mixed Fishing Charters Punta Cana

Captain was great. Took our two boys age (11 & 10) and it was perfect. We catch 4 strawberry grouper, 3 banana fish and a trigger fish in a 4 hour fishing trip. Good day fishing. ??

5.0 / 5

Captain was great. Took our two boys age (11 & 10) and it was perfect. We catch 4 strawberry grouper, 3 banana fish and a trigger fish in a 4 hour fishing trip. Good day fishing. ??

Mixed Fishing Charters Punta Cana

We caught fish. There had been a storm the night before. The sea was between 3-4 foot. If someone was prone to sea sickness it might have been rough on them. We caught two fish not the type I was hoping for. That is why it is called fishing not catching :)

4.7 / 5

Big Marlin Charters Punta Cana

Make sure to get a patch from your doctor. You never know what the conditions will be when you go out on the water.

5.0 / 5

Make sure to get a patch from your doctor. You never know what the conditions will be when you go out on the water.

Big Marlin Charters Punta Cana

Take non drowsy Dramamine 1 hour before you go. Don’t get drunk the night before Eat lighter food n hour or more before going out. Wear a long sleeve fishing shirt the hat you wear will blow off if it’s not tight or tied. Wear sunglasses Put on a lot of sunscreen Wear good shoes they fight hard and the floor is always wet Listen to the crew Enjoy paradise

4.7 / 5

Pescando Y Comiendo – Alondra

How did anglers rate fishing charters in Dominican Republic?

Big Marlin Charters – Gone Dog 37'
Fishing charter in Punta Cana

5.0 / 5

(253 reviews)

First Mate Eddy is superb at his job. Trip was on a cloudy rain day and we had some swells. Eddy made the trip fun and help us catch e fish, a Mahi Mahi and a barracuda. Going fishing in Punta Cana, Gone Dog is a boat and crew for a great trip, no matter the weather. Boat is spacious and kept nice.

Melanie H.

East Coast Charters – Consuelo
Fishing charter in La Romana

5.0 / 5

(9 reviews)

We had a great time with the Consuelo. Captain Bito and John Carlos were really good. They tried as best they could to put us on fish but it just didn’t work out! That’s why it’s called “fishing” not “catching”!! I don’t understand why people leave bad reviews just because they didn’t catch anything. They aren’t true fishermen!! I would highly recommend booking with them and we will book with them again! Keep your hooks wet and your line tight!

James S.

Fishing Machine Punta Cana
Fishing charter in Punta Cana

5.0 / 5

(55 reviews)

One of us got seasick but the crew members were very nice and helpful. We caught some fish and a shark too!

Jeanine L.

Fishing Machine Punta Cana
Fishing charter in Punta Cana

5.0 / 5

(55 reviews)

This was an incredible experience! Knowledgeable, friendly captain and crew found us fish. We were all excited to catch a White Marlin. Highly recommend this charter with clean boat and wonderful equipment. Relaxing day on the water!

Kristy J.

St.Elena Fishing Charters - St. Elena 42'
Fishing charter in Punta Cana

5.0 / 5

(88 reviews)

We started with trolling for barracudas and it surely didn't disappoint. Unfortunately the big game fish weren't out but Elena make our trip memorable. Thank you so much for the unforgettable trip with my family. I recommend using them and wish you a trip as worthy as ours.

Kenneth P.

Big Marlin Charters – Gone Dog 37'
Fishing charter in Punta Cana

5.0 / 5

(253 reviews)

We had such a great time and the captain and crew were great. We were picked up at the hotel and dropped off afterwards. My wife did get sea sick but the crew was so understanding and helpful. We did catch a barracuda!

James F.

Fortuna - Big Marlin Punta Cana
Fishing charter in Punta Cana

5.0 / 5

(118 reviews)

We had a fantastic time from start to finish. They picked us at our hotel took us to our boat and fished most of the day. Miguel and Rosario made sure to get us into to the fish and didn’t disappoint. Would definitely recommend. By the end out of trip my husband left his visor in the van after the dropped us off. They were great at staying connected with us and brought it back to us the next day. They were great!!

ALEXANDRA V.

"Big Marlin" Private Charter – Sherlock 39'
Fishing charter in Punta Cana

5.0 / 5

(159 reviews)

We had lots of fun. Andy was good at holding conversation and sharing info about the DR. As always I wish we caught more fish, but 1 Mahi Mahi and two barracuda were fun.

Ryan R.

Big Marlin Charters – Gone Dog 37'
Fishing charter in Punta Cana

4.3 / 5

(253 reviews)

Crew was fun to be on the boat with.. Eddie made things entertaining but we didn’t have any luck catching fish.. Just a good boat ride..

Roger M.

High Z’s Fishing Tour – 34'
Fishing charter in Puerto Plata

5.0 / 5

(209 reviews)

We had an absolutely amazing time today the captain and first meet went out of their way to make our trip. Amazing. I was a little bit sick from the rocking ocean and they went out of their way to accommodate finding me a comfortable spot in the boat. my husband caught a whopper of a fish and had an absolute blast.

Kelly B.

Fishing Machine Punta Cana
Fishing charter in Punta Cana

5.0 / 5

(55 reviews)

Great boat and crew. Fantastic communication with the captain prior to our excursion. He even helped arrange a private taxi to pick us up at our resort with the same driver at the boat ready to take us home upon return.

Paul D.

Fortuna - Big Marlin Punta Cana
Fishing charter in Punta Cana

4.7 / 5

(118 reviews)

Booking was easy, contact was very open and the crew was friendly. We didn’t catch any fish but they tried hard.

Tyler F.

"Big Marlin" Private Charter – Sherlock 39'
Fishing charter in Punta Cana

5.0 / 5

(159 reviews)

Great trip. We had to reschedule due to weather. But turned out to be a great trip out. Caught 2 baracuda and missed a few others.

John M.

Big Marlin Charters – Gone Dog 37'
Fishing charter in Punta Cana

4.7 / 5

(253 reviews)

My family of five had a great time. If the crew had another opening during our stay we would have book another trip with them.

Ty W.

Megafishing
Fishing charter in La Romana

5.0 / 5

(22 reviews)

Boat is superb. Equipment is superb. Captain and crew were terrific. Owner of the boat was extremely helpful, responsive and easy to communicate with on WhatsApp. Highly recommend.

Dean B.

High Z’s Fishing Tour – 34'
Fishing charter in Puerto Plata

5.0 / 5

(209 reviews)

Picked us up at the port and got us out on the ocean and great time. Whole family had fun.

Jacob D.

Fishing Machine Punta Cana
Fishing charter in Punta Cana

5.0 / 5

(55 reviews)

Captain and crew were great. We got to reel in one fish that threw the hook right at the boat. They were very helpful with two of our party members got sick. Great boat ride. 👍