by Liliana Misita

Created on: January 27, 2008

HOW ABOUT SOME SERIOUS FISHING?

Caribbean island of Puerto Rico, so close and yet so exotic, is known as the prime destination for big game anglers, however there is a lot more to know about Puerto Rico fishing.

For the angler, a Puerto Rico fishing vacation implore the image of diverse fishing experiences set in the exquisite soundings.

There are many things an eager fishermen can try in Puerto Rico, as fishing in the shallow water for a trophy Tarpon, renting a charter boat to fish in deep see for giant Merlin or perhaps fly fishing in freshwater for Catfish or Bass while exploring breathtaking countryside.

It is interesting to know that Puerto Rico actually first became known as a fishing destination, and because of an abundance of Blue Merlin of all sizes for a long time it has been called a 'Merlin Alley''.

WHAT ARE YOU FISHING FOR?

Great thing is that fishing in Puerto Rico actually last all year round.

The waters off the shores of Puerto Rico are well known for their praised game fish such as:

* Blue Merlin
* White Marlin
* Tuna
.* Dolphin Fish
* Barracuda
* Spearfish
* Sailfish
* Dorado
* Wahoo
* Bone-fish
* Tarpon
* Jack
* Lady-fish
* Snook

On your freshwater fishing Puerto Rico expedition you can expect a great catch consisting mainly of:

* Catfish
* Largemouth Bass
* Peacock Bass
* Sunfish
* Bluegill
* Tilapia

SALTWATER FISHING

See waters that surround beautiful island of Puerto Rico can offer several fishing activities for anglers and fly-fisherman. Puerto Rico offers anglers several choices of renowned charter companies, which you can contact trough your agency or find listed on the Internet.

- GAME FISHING

Puerto Rico can offer you big or small game fishing .It has been for long time a premier destination for big game anglers, who are especially prizing their catch of trophy Tarpon, Blue Merlin and Tuna.

There are so many highly praised species of fish thriving in Puerto Rico's azure waters that ever sport fisherman will think that he has entered right trough havens gates.

Normally, different kinds of fishes are to be found at different spots. For example the many blue ocean fish are commonly found in the waters near the shoreline, Tarpon is thriving in lagoons and Merlin or Tuna are caught at deep see.

Big or small game fishing can be generally divided in to three categories, depending on the type of fish you are after as well as from whether you are deep sea fishing or trying your luck in shallow waters at many lagoons found near Puerto Rico capital of San Juan.

* Deep see fishing
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