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

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Joe Peters
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Went fishing with Fishing Pro Charter - Sobre Las Olas 42ft on Diciembre 20, 2023
Make sure that if you want to keep catch you make it clear to captain before you get on boat. I don't like to argue with people, especially in a foreign country.

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Stefano La Rocca
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Went fishing with Mixed Fishing Charters Punta Cana on Diciembre 23, 2023
Captain canceled and rescheduled trip due to weather , professional service 2nd time fishing with Alex it’s fun

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James Mitton
New Holland, PA
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Went fishing with Mixed Fishing Charters Punta Cana on Septiembre 15, 2023
Be sure you get good directions to the correct landing. It took us two hours to find the boat. We paid more than double what we were supped to pay. Other than that the trip on the boat was great.

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Mark Anderson
Santo Domingo, Nacional
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Went fishing with Big Marlin Charters – Gone Dog 37' on Septiembre 2, 2023
The weather can be variable. Make sure you stay clear of lots of hawkers on the beaches. Good lines of seaweed to follow.

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Elyse Redburn
Santo Domingo, Nacional
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Went fishing with Tease Me Sportfishing on Agosto 17, 2023
We only caught 2 mahi mahi and 2 barracuda but I think it was the weather. The day before they caught 19 mahi mahi

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Paddy Murphy
Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Went fishing with Big Marlin Charters – Gone Dog 37' on Julio 22, 2023
I would definitely recommend Dog Gone 37. Boat and crew. They will pull out all the stops to get you on the fish. But is is Fishing not catching.

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John Battersby
Between, GA
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Went fishing with Tease Me Sportfishing on Julio 10, 2023
Check the sea conditions before booking. Especially, if anyone in your group is prone to seasickness.

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Jeremy Blanks
Chico, TX
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Went fishing with "Big Marlin" Private Charter – Sherlock 39' on Junio 22, 2023
Definitely pack lots of sunscreen and some motion sickness medication just in case. The waves can get rough so I would follow the captains advice and not over drink the night before!

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Vitaliy Tarshentsev
Dobbs Ferry, NY
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Went fishing with Mixed Fishing Charters Punta Cana on Junio 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 Junio 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 Mayo 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 Mayo 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 Abril 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 Marzo 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 Marzo 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 Noviembre 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 Octubre 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 Febrero 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 Marzo 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 Diciembre 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 Julio 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 Mayo 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 Abril 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 Marzo 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 Marzo 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 Marzo 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 Marzo 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 Marzo 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 Febrero 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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Joy Zambetta-Huskey
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Went fishing with Tease Me Sportfishing on Diciembre 6, 2023
Make sure you are getting the captain who is advertising his expertise to actually run the boat.