Culebra's Fish

Bonefish (Macaco)

Culebra should never be considered a major Bonefish destination by any stretch of the imagination.  But... Fly fishers keep coming back year after year because the fish are so big and so tough and the island has so much to offer separate and apart from the great fishing. Chris: 'I've had some of the same clients for 12 years and though I would like to think the attraction is me in reality it's those Culebra Bones and the mystique of Culebra.'

Permit

They are here and just as tantalizing and tough to catch as anywhere else in the world. February and March (during the spring tides) is considered the peak period, but look for them any time of the year.

Tarpon (Sabalo)

They are the best kept secret in Culebra. Our Tarpon fishery has taken off in the last few years. Where they are coming from I don't know, but every year we are seeing more and more of these beauties. Most of these fish are in the #30 to #70 pound class but we did release a #100 lb plus, fly caught Tarpon last fall (thanks Tom Kalb !)....The major difference between our fishery and the Tarpon Fishery in San Juan is that you can actually see our fish! We sight cast and its a flyfisher's dream (light tackle too). Check reports on this site for fishing updates.

The ideal fishing conditions for the past two seasons has been October, November and December.

So ... Remember book early - the word is out!

Other Species

In addition to the big three we often target Cero, King Mackerel, Yellow Tail, Mutton Snapper, Bonito (False Albacore), Horse Eye and Bar Jacks.

We do arrange offshore charters targeting King Mackerel, Wahoo, Dorado, and Tuna - Just let us know and we can set it up!

If you want to learn how to fly fish and are not in Culebra, please check out American Fly Fishing Schools and closer to Culebra, in Vieques, Wildfly Charters!