Sport fishing in Grand Cayman
Sport fishing on Grand Cayman means a private charter out of the island's waters, with a boat and crew doing the finding. Two kinds of trip run here: deep-sea fishing for big game fish on the barrier reef, and reef fishing in the shallow lagoons between the reefs and the shore. Both suit people who want to fish rather than sightsee, and both are run by the boat rather than on foot.
Places to go
Tours to book
Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.
Private Half Day Deep Sea Fishing Charter
What to expect
Most people who fish here do it on a private half-day charter. The boat leaves from the harbor side and heads out to the barrier reef, or into the shallow lagoons if the day calls for reef fishing. With a maximum of four anglers, the crew sets the rods and helps with the catch. The captain chooses the spot in the barrier reef's deep water on each trip, so the fishing ground can change from one day to the next.
A full-day deep-sea charter is the longer option, running about 9 hours 15 minutes. It suits people who want more time on the water to chase big game fish. Either way, the trip is a day on a boat rather than a walk ashore.
Where to go
- Barrier reef surrounding Grand Cayman. Deep waters where deep-sea charters go after big game fish. The captain picks the spot on each trip. Offshore, by boat. A trip that goes here: Private Full Day Deep Sea Fishing Charter, 9 Hours 15 Minutes, $2,626 a person
- Fringing reef lagoons. Shallow, narrow lagoons between the fringing reefs and the shore, used for reef fishing. Near the coastline, by boat.
Getting there
The grounds are reached by boat, not on foot.
When to go
Charters run year-round, so the season does not change the trip. Lagoon fishing stays close to the shore, while the barrier reef trips go further out.
Good to know
- Book a private charter ahead, since trips are for up to four anglers only.
- Bring water, sun protection and a hat, because the boat is open to the sun for hours.
- Choose the half-day charter for a shorter day, or the full day for more time on the barrier reef.
Questions
Is sport fishing in Grand Cayman good for first-timers?
Yes. Private charters for up to four anglers suit people new to fishing. The crew handles the boat and the spot choice, so a first-timer can focus on the catch.
How long is a sport fishing charter in Grand Cayman?
A half-day charter runs about 4.5 hours. A full-day deep-sea charter runs about 9 hours 15 minutes, and it gives more time on the barrier reef for big game fish.
Where do the fishing charters go?
Reef fishing takes place in the shallow lagoons between the fringing reefs and the shore.
