Dominican Republic Fishing Trips: Our Top 12

1.Santa Elena Fishing Charters in Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews Our pick

Spend four hours aboard a private Santa Elena charter from La Yola Punta Cana. Captain Miguel and crew members Elena and Alex offer trolling offshore, a lagoon option, drinks, and possible on-board grilling of your catch. The boat suits beginners, families, and groups of up to seven.

“We had a fantastic experience on this friendly charter. Elena, was exceptional. She was very organized, had everything meticulously planned, and kept us updated on weather and pickup times through frequent communication. UnfortunatelRead more”

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2.Punta Cana Private Fishing Charter on 39 Foot Boat with Bevarages

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews

Head offshore from Punta Cana on a private 39-foot boat for 4 to 9 hours of deep-sea fishing. Captain Richard, Rosario, or another experienced skipper works with a first mate to target Mahi Mahi, tuna, sailfish, and marlin. Hotel pickup, tackle, bait, licenses, fuel, and drinks are included.

“Richard was our captain and put us in fish all day! Andy was the first mate and was very attentive the whole time. Very put together company!!”

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3.FISHING PRO CHARTERS – Boat Excursion – Divina

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews

Fish Punta Cana’s Caribbean waters on a private charter for up to six people. Your captain and mate troll for mahi mahi, wahoo, barracuda, tuna, sailfish, and marlin. Crews have included Ariel, Primo, Kiko, and Nelson. Pickup, gear, bait, beer, rum, soda, and transport are included.

“Quick transfer from the hotel. Driver was named Junior. Very friendly and spoke good English Our boat was good. A bit small but OK for 5 people. Ariel and Primo were the captain and first mate. They were really helpful and friendly. We caught quite a few fish and Primo which was exciting as we're first timers. The actual time on the boat is 4 hours, not the entire excursion. The boat didn't stop moving the whole time as they trawl the lines looking for a bite. Note. This is trip is not for those who get seasick or queasy about seeing live fish being caught.”

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4.Punta Cana Private Fishing Charter boat Fortuna 42′

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews

Board the 42-foot Fortuna at 7:30 am for four hours of private fishing with a captain and English-speaking first mate. Fish for marlin, sailfish, tuna, mahi mahi, wahoo, and barracuda, then use your private charter for swimming, snorkeling, or a beach stop. Pickup, gear, bait, drinks, and fuel are included.

“We had a great time with the crew. Very professional and respectful. Water was rough at the beginning but ended up getting on a nice blue marlin. Definitely would recommend and go back”

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5.Private Punta Cana Six Hour Fishing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews

Big Marlin Charters takes your private group of up to five offshore from Punta Cana for six hours of fishing, lunch, and drinks. Captain Yustas, Eddy, or Will may help target blue marlin, sailfish, mahi mahi, tuna, barracuda, and wahoo, with snorkeling gear for non-fishers.

“Great experience. Captain and crew were excellent. Would highly recommend this charter. Fishing was excellent and the crew go beyond to make you comfortable.”

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6.4 hour deep sea fishing experience from punta cana

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 41 reviews · 1 day · from $100Best value

Head from Punta Cana to Cabeza de Toro for four hours of trolling in Caribbean waters. The English- and Spanish-speaking crew supplies rods, bait, drinks, transport, and hands-on help while you target mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo, bonito, marlin, and sailfish. Expect shared turns rather than nonstop rod time.

“9 people 1 seat and 4 rods Many unhappy customers on the boat, need an exceptional days fishing to catch 9 fish in 4 hours, only 2 small fish caught”

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7.FISHING PRO CHARTERS – Boat Excursion – Mar-Quesa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews

Spend four to nine hours offshore aboard Mar-Quesa, a private Punta Cana fishing boat for up to eight people. Captain and mate use Shimano and Penn tackle, Rapala lures, and live bait while targeting mahi mahi, barracuda, tuna, wahoo, sailfish, and marlin. Pickup, drinks, and fishing licenses are included.

“Great experience. The captain and first mate were fantastic! We caught 5 fish during our time which was more than we expected. Definitely would do this again.”

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8.4-Hours of Deep Sea Fishing in Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 35 reviews · from $120

Set out from Punta Cana at 7:30 am for roughly four hours of open-sea fishing. GY Excursiones Tours provides rods, fishing gear, support staff, and Dominican drinks, with possible catches including dorado, barracuda, and Spanish mackerel. Pickup is offered, but confirm your meeting point carefully.

“They just didn't pick us up at the hotel. Being ten minutes before the hour until an hour later. There was no experience, but yes, payment.Auto-translated”

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9.Punta Cana Offshore Deep Sea Fishing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews

Book a private 37-foot Riviera for four hours off Punta Cana. Fish for marlin, sailfish, tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo, and barracuda with a captain and mate, or snorkel from the swim platform. Hotel pickup, gear, drinks, cabin, bar, shower, and toilet are included.

“Great crew, they recommended Dramamine be taken one hour before and after about an hour into it we asked them to turn around due two our two girls were pulking off the side of the boat. Trsnsportstion was arranged for us and we were takem back to our resort Not the crew's fault at all!”

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10.Private Fishing Charter Punta Cana (Orion)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 32 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Join Louis, Manuel, or Emanuel for a private four-hour fishing trip from Jellyfish Beach. Your group of up to seven gets hotel pickup, offshore trolling for mahi-mahi, tuna, barracuda, and marlin, plus drinks, snacks, and fresh ceviche when the catch allows.

“Trip was great. A few of us did get a little sea sick but not bad. No one lost it. Boat is showing its age a bit. The crew tho was great! Seas were rough but as excepted. We only got one fish but Louie cheffed it up for us and cooked it perfectly!”

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11.Deep sea fishing in Punta Cana and Bávaro.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews

Set out from Jellyfish Beach on a four-hour fishing trip for up to seven people. Captain Luis and the crew provide rods, bait, drinks, snacks, and help with mahi-mahi, tuna, bonito, barracuda, and possible blue marlin. Your catch can become fresh ceviche onboard, while cooked fish at a coastal restaurant costs extra.

“My deep sea fishing trip in the Dominican Republic was nothing short of incredible, and that's entirely due to our fantastic guide, Luis. If you're looking for an unforgettable experience —I highly recommend booking this charter! From thRead more”

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12.Half Day Big Game Fishing private charter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews

Set out from Puerto Plata, Sosua, or Cabarete on a private four-hour charter aboard a 34-foot Trojan with a crew to run the boat and help with trolling. Pickup, gear, bait, drinks, snacks, and lunch are included. The $50 fishing license is extra.

“From the start Capt Jeffery and Anderson were great. Anderson picked us up early since we were on a time crunch because of our cruise ship. They were both very welcoming and knowledgeable and had no problems answering questiRead more”

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