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

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Vitaliy Tarshentsev
Dobbs Ferry, NY
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Went fishing with Mixed Fishing Charters Punta Cana on June 18, 2023
Find local fishermen and ask around if you are looking to shore fish. Otherwise be careful of small boats on beacher trying to over charge tourists.

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Todd Harshbarger
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Went fishing with Fishing Pro Charter - Divina 35ft on June 6, 2023
Only thing is make sure which type of trip you are booking, fishing vs trolling. Each can be fun but if you have a preference confirm up front.

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Ryan Bishop
San Marcos, CA
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Went fishing with Big Marlin Charters – Gone Dog 37' on May 26, 2023
They are there just not jumping in the boat. But its still worth going and getting what the waters have to offer.

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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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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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Andria Mallon
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Went fishing with Fishing Machine Punta Cana on April 7, 2025
Windy in the start of April. Be careful if you get sea sick. Weather is spectacular but windy.

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Jason Glarner
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Went fishing with Fishing Pro Charter - Sobre Las Olas 42ft on April 6, 2025
We caught a storm, general opinions are April and May can be pretty hit and miss.

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Krzysztof Jermakowicz
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Went fishing with Big Marlin Charters – Gone Dog 37' on March 17, 2025
Defo go for it. Be patient and catch will come. We did it for the first time and we all loved it

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Gregory Duquette
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Went fishing with Big Marlin Charters Punta Cana on February 27, 2025
Choose Big Marlin Charters for your next fishing charter. You won’t be disappointed.

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Bryant Abbuhl
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Went fishing with Fishing Machine Punta Cana on February 14, 2025
Seas were very rough, which I didn't mind but others got sick and the seating is a little limited

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Michelle Murray
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Went fishing with Tease Me Sportfishing on February 10, 2025
We've done better in other months, the crew and boat has nothing to do with that.

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Lucas Stark
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Went fishing with Pescando Y Comiendo – Alondra on February 3, 2025
Take Dramamine and do the as much background checking on the captain as you can.

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David Ascher
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Went fishing with Tease Me Sportfishing on January 13, 2025
Book with Tease Me! Bring a lot of sunscreen and shirts with sun protection fabric!

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Ernest Brady
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Went fishing with Fishing Pro Charter - Mar-Quesa 41ft on November 4, 2024
I would wait to fish later in November for more marlin. But we did not have time too.