With its cool blue waters, teeming with Snapper, Grouper, Yellow tail and Wahoo it is not surprising that Hemingway came to the picturesque tropical islands of Bimini Bay to write and indulge in fishing. Hemingway popularized ‘big game fishing’ in Bimini Bay. As a tribute to Hemingway, every winter Bimini Bay plays host to the Mid–Winter Wahoo, Hemingway Championship Tournament.
GAME FISHING
Game fish are abounding in the waters of Bimini Bay. Angling enthusiasts will agree in unison that Bimini Bay is the deep–sea fishing capital of the world. The variety of fish found in the tropical waters of Bimini range from barracuda, giant tuna, enormous white and blue marlin, amberjack, bonefish to tarpon. Apart from fish, catching succulent lobsters and stone crabs are also popular pastimes.
Big game fishing in Bimini Bay dates back to the 1920’s. In 1933, Mrs. Betty Moore assisted in catching a 500–pound blue marlin, immortalizing Bimini Bay as the world’s leading ‘big game fishing’ destination. Today, a vacation at Bimini Bay Resort is incomplete without fishing.
For many vacationers, fishing may be the main theme of their Bimini Bay, however there is one more reason for it — Bimini Bay Resort & Marina. Bimini Bay Resort offers a host of fishing activities, ranging from a recreational half day fishing experience with family to tournaments that attract the best anglers in the world.
You can immerse yourself in an exciting day of deep–sea fishing for marlin, tuna, dolphin and wahoo or choose bottom fishing for grouper and amberjack. Alternatively, if you are a skillful angler you can participate in tournaments that are spread across the entire year in Bimini Bay. For fishing enthusiasts, you need to look no further than Bimini Bay Resorts & Marina.
FISHING TRIPS
While fishing in Bimini Bay you never need to worry about catching a fish. The teeming waters promise you a good catch even if you spend just a couple of hours at sea. Fishing tour operators who operate out of Miami or Bimini Bay offer a variety of fishing trip options. You can choose between Deep Sea and Bottom Sea fishing trips and your trips can range from half a day to a multiday trip.
FULL DAY TRIPS
Full day fishing trips are typically eight hours long. Your fishing trip operator from your Bimini Bay Resort & Marina will arrange for the boat and all fishing equipment such as rods, reels, hooks and live baits. Even a recreational angler is bound to catch a bountiful of fish on a full day trip. Full day’s trips cost a little over $ 1000 and you are expected to bring a hat, sunglasses, sun block and lunch. You should book your fishing trip and advance and most operators will ask for a part of the payment to be made in advance as a non–refundable deposit.
HALF–DAY TRIPS
If you do not wish to spend an entire eight hours fishing, you can opt for a half day fishing trip offered by most Bimini Bay Resort fishing trip operators. They are similar to full day fishing trips where your tour operator takes care of all your fishing equipment i.e. rods, reels, hooks and live baits. A half–day fishing trip should also be booked in advance by paying part of the trip cost as a non–refundable deposit.
MULTI–DAY TRIPS
For the avid angler who cannot get enough fishing satisfaction in a full day trip in Bimini Bay can go for a multi–day fishing trip. Multi–day trips are organized in the same fashion as a half or full day trip with all fishing essentials managed by your operator.
FISHING TOURNAMENTS
Bimini Bay Resort attracts anglers from different parts of the world for its Annual Fishing Championships. Spread across the year, Bimini Bay Resort & Marina plays host to over ten fishing championship in a year. The Championship season starts in February and extends until November.
The season kicks off with the Mid Winter Wahoo Hemingway Championship Tournament. The Bacardi Billfish tournament is held in Bimini Bay in the month of March every year.
Bimini Bay’s pristine beaches and tranquil waters allure you to vacation at Bimini Bay Resorts. While you may spend hours reading a book, swimming in the sea, absorbing other Bimini sights, it is fishing in the waters of Bimini Bay that promises to make a holiday at any Bimini Bay Resort truly memorable.
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