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Fishing in TCI: Bottom vs. Deep Sea
Fishing in Turks and Caicos is a paradise for anglers—whether you’re targeting reef-side snapper with bottom fishing or chasing offshore pelagics like tuna and mahi on a deep-sea trip. Moreover, seasons, licensing, and sea conditions all play a role in planning. Finally, here’s how to pick the right style for your group and seamlessly combine fishing with snorkeling on a private charter.
Bottom Fishing in Turks & Caicos
Perfect for families, beginners, or anyone seeking steady action, bottom fishing stays close to Providenciales along reefs and drop-offs. Consequently, travel time is short and lines are in the water fast.
- Typical catches: Snapper, grouper, triggerfish, jacks
- Best for: Families, kids, and mixed-activity charters
- Style: Light tackle with bait, frequent bites, relaxed pace
Additionally, bottom fishing pairs naturally with snorkeling or an island stop on the same trip.
Deep Sea Fishing: Blue-Water Action
For thrill-seekers, deep sea fishing runs out to the blue-water edges where big game roam. As a result, patience pays off with explosive strikes and memorable fights.
- Typical catches: Wahoo, mahi-mahi, tuna, marlin
- Best season: November–May for wahoo; spring/summer for mahi & tuna
- Style: Trolling lures and baits with longer offshore runs
To maximize opportunity, consider a 6–8 hour charter; shorter trips leave less time on the grounds.
Licensing, Rules & Conservation
Before lines hit the water, it’s important to cover the basics. For ages 12–65, a fishing license is required; our captains can assist with arrangements. In addition, local regulations enforce size and bag limits to protect the fishery, and spearfishing is restricted—especially in national parks and with scuba.
- Licenses required for ages 12–65 (crew can help secure them)
- Size/bag limits apply; release undersized or restricted species
- No spearfishing with scuba or inside protected areas
Sustainable practices ensure great fishing for future trips—please follow crew guidance.
Smart Combos: Fish, Snorkel & Sandbar
Because every trip is private, you can blend activities without rushing. For example, you might bottom fish the morning bite, then snorkel a coral garden and finish with a sandbar swim. Alternatively, go deep early for wahoo and wrap up with a calm-water lunch stop.
- Reef bottom fishing → Coral-garden snorkel
- Early deep-sea troll → Afternoon sandbar chill
- Light fishing → Conch (in season) → Catch-and-cook style picnic (where permitted)