Top 6 Fishing Spots & Charters in Jamaica

Jamaica sits at the edge of deep Caribbean waters — blue marlin, sailfish, yellowfin, and mahi are common catches. Port Antonio's blue marlin tournament is the island's main game-fishing event.

1. 1. Errol Flynn Marina — Port Antonio's marina hosts the annual International Marlin Tournament every October — Jamaica's biggest game-fishing event.
2. 2. Montego Bay Yacht Club — Charters out of MoBay for blue marlin, sailfish, yellowfin — sport-fish boats and experienced captains.
3. 3. Ocho Rios Marina — Half-day and full-day charters out of the cruise port — close to the deep water, good for beginners and families.
4. 4. Negril Charter Boats — West-end deep-sea trips — quieter than the north coast, marlin and tuna common in the right season.
5. 5. Black River Safari — Different kind of fishing — river safari for snook and tarpon in the Black River, plus the famous crocodile-spotting boat tours.
6. 6. Kingston Harbour — Day trips to Lime Cay and the reef edges south of Kingston — kingfish, dolphinfish, and barracuda.