What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Punta Cana for the first time?

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Kevin OBrien
City Of The Village Of Cl, MI
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Went fishing with Punta Cana Fishing Charter - 35 ft on March 27, 2023
Decide wether you want to troll jig for fish. Trolling is less engaging...but potential for bigger fish. It was windy everyday we were in Punta Cana, so the Atlantic Ocean was a bit rough. Even if you think you don't get seasick, I would recommend Dramamine a few hours before your trip.

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Todd Cannon
Cape Girardeau, MO
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Went fishing with Big Marlin Charters Punta Cana on March 7, 2023
Read reviews & choose a chart that provides transport to and from where you're staying. Also, make sure you know how to get your catch back home or, at least, allow time to have the marina restaurant prepare some of it for you to enjoy!

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Jeff Stone
La Paz, 32
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Went fishing with Atlántida Inshore and Fly Fishing on June 12, 2019
DON'T travel with your fly rod in hand carry on the way back to the US. Dominican security confiscated my rod at the airport security checkpoint! I barely got my $800 reel back with me. They have NO idea how to handle anglers.

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Charles Parks
New York, NY
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Went fishing with Fishing Machine Punta Cana on June 3, 2019
In my opinion every day fishing is different. We had 6 strikes took 2 fish. I think thats pretty acceptable. We travelled in the taxi with two guys from Chile and they went on a 4 hour trip and caught 5 Mahi Mahi.

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Daniel Strait
Punta Cana, 22
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Went fishing with Luxury Fishing Punta Cana - Boston Whaler on May 15, 2019
Don't take the half day trip. They don't go out very far and probably the same places every day. My fault for booking that type of trip. We caught no fish but had two bites. Perhaps if we went straight out and back we would have been in deeper water with more fish. Boat and crew were great.

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Michael Stevens
Dominican Republic
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Went fishing with Pescando Y Comiendo – Alondra on April 16, 2019
Granted the crew blamed the poor fishing on a full moon and that they can eat all night. These are fish that never stop moving, rarely stop eating. Wave conditions were 2-4 so not bad for this time of year. These are old boats, chugger desiel engines so expect lots of funds that will add to the sick sickness for some.

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Joshua Lutz
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Went fishing with Big Marlin Charters – Gone Dog 37' on May 15, 2023
Wear sunscreen, if you get sick, take precautions. The winds and storms form rapidly, changing the water conditions.

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Wyatt Miller
Springfield, New Jersey
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Went fishing with Big Marlin Charters Punta Cana on April 21, 2023
Be patient they call it fishing and not catchin. Just relax and learn about everything and enjoy the open water and talking with the crew. As far as sea sickness maybe a Dramamine and hr before!

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Jose Alvarado
Millsboro, DE
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Went fishing with Punta Cana Fishing Charter 42ft on May 23, 2023
It’s a once in a lifetime experience, a must try. Will definitely have a great time.

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David Jenkins
New York, New York
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Went fishing with "Big Marlin" Private Charter – Sherlock 39' on March 6, 2023
Most beautiful water I have ever had the pleasure fishing in. The people of Punta Cana are very hard working proud happy people. Can’t say enough about this beautiful place.

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Micheal Jewel
Santo Domingo, Nacional
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Went fishing with Mixed Fishing Charters Punta Cana on March 3, 2023
Bottom fishing in 150 foot water is the ticket, trolling to and feom the botrom fishing area can be productive. We got a big Cero Mackerel teolling back.

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Chris Howard
Stratford, Ontario
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Went fishing with Big Marlin Charters Punta Cana on November 8, 2022
Awesome trip. Everyone involved was great. Unfortunately for us, the fish took a day off when we went out but i'm sure the next day had a riot. Highly recommended,

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Diane Deverill
Santo Domingo Este, Provincia De Santo Domingo
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Went fishing with Mixed Fishing Charters Punta Cana on October 18, 2022
If you get sea sick revive the weeks sea conditions & try to book the calmest day as it can get rough. Also go for near shore not deep sea if you get sea sick as staying busy fishing helps lots.

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Richard Dunlop
South Farmingdale, NY
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Went fishing with Atlantida Punta Cana - Marlin Fever on February 15, 2022
Be mindful of sea conditions at this time of year, it can be pretty rough. I recommend taking bonine the night before and morning of your trip if you are prone to motion sickness..

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Robert Sweet
Holt, Michigan
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Went fishing with Mike’s Marina - 29ft Gladiator on March 1, 2020
Invite a friend or two and book a full day private trip. A full day really expands the options for where you can fish.

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Travis Taylor
Santo Domingo Este, 32
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Went fishing with St.Elena Fishing Charters - St. Elena 42' on December 11, 2019
where are the medical patch behind your ear to help you from getting seasick hate to see you go all the way out there and have a bad experience from the side of the boat

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Broc Schulz
Winder, Georgia
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Went fishing with Fishing Machine Punta Cana on July 30, 2019
Find a captain who cares about you. Find a trip that actually leaves from a marina not just off the bank. Ask about the weather.

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Stephen Taylor
Scottsdale, AZ
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Went fishing with Atlantida Punta Cana - Marlin Fever on May 12, 2019
The process is easier than it might appear and yes, you can bring Mahi-Mahi and other non-bill fish back into the US. Just declare it.

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Michael Reed
Dominican Republic
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Went fishing with Tease Me Sportfishing on April 19, 2019
I would not do a 4 hour trip. It isn’t enough time to get the full experience; 6 hours was great for us. Be prepared for large swells the entire trip.

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Mark Milner
Salvaleón De Higüey, Provincia De La Altagracia
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Went fishing with Tease Me Sportfishing on March 29, 2019
Make sure you confirm the boat is based in a proper marina and not a low rate beach vendor pretending to be based in a marina

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Mark Milner
Dominican Republic
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Went fishing with Fishing Heavy on March 27, 2019
Fishing heavy boat is a complete rip off, but today I fished on board Tease Me from Cap Cana marina and had a great day !

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Chris Starbird
Brighton, MI
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Went fishing with St.Elena Fishing Charters - St. Elena 42' on March 19, 2019
It’s beautiful, however we chose to fish at a slow time during the season. Didn’t do my research but still had a great time!

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Diana Heikkinen
Dominican Republic
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Went fishing with Tease Me Sportfishing on March 22, 2019
I recommend doing a private charter if you are fishing the ocean for the first time, not a group charter. Have fun, we did!

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Mark Emmer
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
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Went fishing with Fishing Machine Punta Cana on March 13, 2019
Be prepared for a great day of fishing. If you target a specific type of fish like I did (marlin) you will pass up on action from other varites.

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John Verbeek
Mississauga, ON
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Went fishing with Atlantida Punta Cana - Marlin Fever on February 28, 2019
I have fished a lot of places and the water here is quite rough, if you tend to get seasick this is not a place for you.

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Steven Long
Indianola, IA
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Went fishing with Atlantida Punta Cana - Marlin Fever on March 15, 2023
We didn't catch fish but it wasn't the crew's fault. They tried. Just didn't bite.

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Bruce Colzani
Colorado Springs, CO
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Went fishing with Agua Bendita on April 26, 2022
Don't expect anything at all. Fishing anywhere for any fish is a chance at catching anything.

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Linda Frazier
New Braunfels, Texas
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Went fishing with Fishing Machine Punta Cana on July 22, 2019
We had a great experience, but were told that the fishing is definitely better in the winter months

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Christian Ales
Burlington, KY
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Went fishing with Fishing Machine Punta Cana on April 9, 2019
Mahi Mahi is the primary fish to target. I was told bottom fishing is not that good.

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Scott Wilkerson
Oscoda Township, MI
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Went fishing with Fishing Machine Punta Cana on March 27, 2019
A lot of White Marlin in area (seen at least three, unfortunately just missed two)