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Nicaragua Travel |
Nicaragua FishingNicaragua fishing out of San Juan del SurIf you are interested in big game fishing, you’ll be happy to know that Yellowfin tuna, Marlin, Dorado, Sailfish, Wahoo and numerous other Pacific species can be caught off the shore of San Juan del Sur. Keep in mind that Marlin and Sailfish are considered endangered and should be released. For those who prefer to experience Nicaragua fishing inshore, there are plenty of Barracudas, Groupers, Snappers and Sierra mackerel. Generally speaking, the best period for Nicaragua fishing trips to this region is May – October, the rainy season. March is also a popular month since an increased water temperature can cause the fish to return and stay fairly close to shore. San Juan del Sur is a popular beach for sunbathers, surfers, etcetera, so do not expect to be alone. The prices vary considerably between different Nicaragua fishing trip arrangers and you can hire a simple panga as well as full-service luxury boats. Nicaragua fishing around Zapatera IslandAt the shores of Zapatera Island in Lake Nicaragua you can experience artisanal fishing together with the locals. You will travel in a small, rustic boat and use nothing by a simple net to land your catch. A local instructor will teach you how to accurately throw the net to get fish, and even inexperienced visitors usually end up with plenty of fish. In Lake Nicaragua, also known as Cocibolca, you can for instance catch Mojarras and Guapote in your net. The local instructor makes his living out of catching fish, so you can be sure that he knows exactly where the fish is lurking and how to catch it. The fee for a several hours long fishing trip is only a few dollars and your money will go directly to the inhabitants of the local community. If members of your family or travel group do not like fishing, they can spend the day relaxing at the beach, exploring the forest or learn more about local culture and history. There is a walking trail centered on ancient Petroplyphs. The easiest way of arranging this type of Nicaragua fishing, including transportation to Zapatera, is to contact the Sonzapote cooperative via the Union of Cooperative Agriculturalists ‘Tierra y Agua’ foundation: turismo@ucatierrayagua.org. Nicaragua fishing out of ChinandegaChinandega is the name of a city and its surrounding department in the north-western part of Nicaragua. Chinandega is popular among those who want to experience big game fishing away from the sometimes crowded shorelines of San Juan del Sur. In Chinandega, you can for instance travel to the port town of Corinto and take a boat from there. The waters in this region are filled with Wahoo, Dorado, Mackerel, Jack, Marlin and Sailfish. Remember that Marlin and Sailfish are considered endangered species and should be released. The standard of Nicaragua fishing trip arrangers and their boats varies greatly, so be specific when you book a trip and do not hesitate to ask detailed questions regarding boat size, gear etc.
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