Fishing in Guadeloupe: Who Can Join and Where We Fish
Who can join?
I generally put together groups of 5 to 6 anglers. The boat is licensed for 10 people, so a larger group can sometimes stay together for a more relaxed outing focused on discovery and an introduction to fishing.
Wherever possible, I gather enough information to match participants with similar expectations and experience, whether beginners or experienced anglers.
The fishing techniques I offer are accessible to everyone with suitable tackle. There are options for children, older anglers and people who have never held a fishing rod before.
I would not plan the same route for experienced enthusiasts targeting a particular species or size of fish as for a family introducing children to fishing in calmer water. Though luck can sometimes bring a surprise!
Children aged 7 and over are welcome when accompanied. They often pick up techniques remarkably quickly and may surprise you. My eldest son, born in 2010, is a keen angler and helps me test tackle that suits younger participants.
I am often asked whether a partner can come along simply to watch. From experience, I encourage companions to try fishing so they can take part fully. More than once, the person who only came along to watch has out-fished their partner!
Our fishing area
The boat’s speed gives us access to a wide fishing area, extending approximately from Capesterre, via Les Saintes, to the Pointe-Noire bank.
This extensive area cannot all be covered in one day. It offers many possibilities depending on the target species, fishing techniques, season and weather.
We are close to the calmer waters of the leeward coast, its fish aggregating devices (FADs) and offshore banks for pelagic fish, as well as the drop-offs around Les Saintes and Trois-Rivières for jigging and coastal trolling.