flyfishing in Curacao

[pa diver]

Was hoping to do a little CR flyfishing fishing for bonefish or tarpon when not diving. Although I have seen a few references to tarpon in some of the inlets, does anyone have any details, permits/licenses, locations, hints etc..... ?

Much thanks

 

[CuracaoJ]

I've seen Tarps in Caracasbai, near the Waaigaat (floating market), and in front of and around the rocks at Rif Fort (Otrobanda).

Pretty sure you don't need a license (I've never used one down here and don't know anyone that has).

Happy fishing!

 

[curious2dive]

Hi Pa diver,

If you want to fish feel free. No permits necessary yet.
Near the harbor is a good spot for Tarpons.

 

[pa diver]

Thanks, any idea about bonefish? I was able to find a few places on Bonaire after multiple trips but this being a first trip to Curacao we are starting from scratch, are there large sandy, shallow, flats anywhere? Again, thanks

 

[curious2dive]

Hi Padicver,

There is a spot called pierebaai. It's a dive spot where atlantis has taken you probably. The pier in fronmt of Sea Side Terrace at the end of the pier in the direction of town is a sandy plateau.

Regards
Hans Pleij
CURiuos2DIVE

 

[scubaniels]

hi pa,

there's bonefish in Spanish water and Fuikbaai. The wind makes flyfishing hard and sometimes impossible though. Sportfishing here is more trolling and deep bottomfishing. Casting for tarpon, snook and barracuda can be done best acros the road from the old amstel factory.

Have fun!