Fly Fishing in Tobago: Bonefish, Permit & Tarpon
Three and a half hours casting for bonefish, permit, tarpon and snook in shallow flats
Fly fish the flats around Buccoo Point in Tobago for bonefish, permit, tarpon, snook, palometa and bar jacks with a guide who provides all equipment and handles the boat. You cast from the shallow water while the guide poles and spots the fish. Snacks and refreshments come on board. Hotel pickup is included.
Step-by-step itinerary
Fly fishing at Buccoo Point Tobago
- Arrive at Buccoo Point Tobago
- Begin salt water fly fishing
- Catch bonefish, permit, and others
What’s included
- All fly fishing equipment: rods, reels, lines, leaders and flies.
- snacks and refreshments on board.
- a guide who speaks English and poles the boat while you cast.
- hotel pickup.
Times
- Every day No fixed time
Before you book
Operated by Fish Tobago Tours
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The experience
What makes salt water fly fishing different from what you might do in a river is the sight. You're casting to fish you can actually see moving through the shallows, not fishing blind into current. Around Buccoo Point, the flats hold bonefish year-round, and depending on the season and conditions, you'll also have shots at permit, tarpon, snook and palometa. The guide poles the boat while you stand ready with the fly rod, spotting tails and cruising shapes in the water ahead. It's not about distance. It's about accuracy and timing, and the guide reads the water and calls the cast.
All equipment is provided (fly rods, reels, lines, leaders and flies), so you don't need to bring your own or worry about what works in these waters. The boat carries snacks and refreshments for the three-and-a-half-hour outing, and your hotel pickup is arranged before you arrive. The guide speaks English and fishes the same flats most days, so he knows where the fish are moving and what they're feeding on. If you've never fly fished before, the guide will walk you through the cast and the rhythm. If you're experienced, he'll put you on fish.
Is this one for you?The three-and-a-half-hour pace means you're casting and moving for most of it, so it suits someone comfortable standing in a boat and making repeated casts rather than someone looking for a leisurely float. The shallow flats around Buccoo Point are calm water, not rough seas, and the guide handles all the boat work while you focus on the fishing.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 9 years); Infant (under 5).
What fish will I actually have a chance to catch around Buccoo Point?
Bonefish are the most common catch around Buccoo Point, and the flats also hold permit, tarpon, snook, palometa and bar jacks depending on conditions and season. The guide knows which species are moving and will position the boat to give you the best shots.
Do I need to bring my own fly fishing gear?
All equipment is provided on the boat: fly rods, reels, lines, leaders and flies are included, so you don't need to own or transport your own gear.
How does the guide help me catch fish if I've never fly fished before?
The guide poles the boat and spots the fish in the shallow water, then calls the cast and tells you where to aim. If you're new to fly fishing, he'll teach you the cast and the rhythm. If you're experienced, he'll focus on positioning you for the best opportunities.
Is hotel pickup included, or do I need to arrange my own way to the boat?
Hotel pickup is included, so the guide will collect you from your accommodation and bring you to the boat at Buccoo Point.
How long is the fishing trip?
The outing runs three and a half hours on the water, with snacks and refreshments provided on board.
Fly Fishing in Tobago: Bonefish, Permit & Tarpon
3h 30m · EN
from US$ 360 per person
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