Fishing in Cuba | The Complete Guide for Tourists

Thinking of fishing in Cuba? I cover all the basics in this video including the gear you need to bring, where you need to fish and techniques to use in each situation. Regardless of where you go in Cuba, you will be able to apply some or all of these techniques. Leave a comment if you require any further info.
Lures that had strikes or caught fish:
1) Yo-Zuri Crystal 3D Minnow Magnum - amzn.to/2QcddG1
2) Yo-Zuri Bull Pop - amzn.to/2PPXNbH
3) Yo-Zuri Mag Darter - amzn.to/34LNc5D
4) Halco Roosta Popper - amzn.to/2ZgPgkY
5) Daiwa SP Minnow - amzn.to/2PSfQOc
6) Rapala X-Rap Long Cast 14 - amzn.to/2EL0RiV
Gear:
Rod: Okuma Nomad NTS-S-1004MH; 1-4 oz; 10' (4 piece)
Reel: Shimano Saragosa 8000SW
Main Line: 50 lb J Braid
Leader: 80 lb Fluorocarbon (4')
Leader to mainline connection: FG knot
#FishingInCuba #CayoGuillermo #SaltwaterFishing #Pecanje

[@ActuallyAndrewFishing]

This is awesome I did some shore fishing from cuba as well as went out for barracuda too, It was a blast! Great video, left you a thumbs up.

[@popofishing]

Thanks!

[@JK-pf4um]

Beats, fishing simcoe with only 3 inches of ice .

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Beautiful footage! Thanks for sharing

[@petecardona8203]

Nice. I use Penn slammer tho. Its been underwater a few times off my kayak in the Carolines and No problem! 8 years still making big kills - no cudas, we talking blue fins and giant spanish macs…Shimano tends to drown and for the price paid its a big loss.

[@FishonFishgone]

Lol in February I’ve been to the same resort,right under those rockets where you’ve caught the barracuda was a small baby shark,around 20-30 pounds. Have it on video:)

[@popofishing]

Very nice! I was hoping to get into anything other than barracuda but no luck.

[@FishonFishgone]

Funny! I was hoping to get at least one barracuda and I haven’t::))))

[@thespiritsafe]

Some wonderful footage here. I found my way here as I am researching items to donate to Cuba. I know Cubans fish for food along the shoreline, off bridges etc., boats being off-limits to them due to the flight risk! What species are they going for? If I wanted to donate line and hooks, what would be best for the coastal food fishing they do? I think they prefer live bait so do not require lures but I could be wrong. Know nothing about fishing, just looking to help as it is a real struggle for them right now.

[@popofishing]

This is nice of you. You are in luck because my friend's wife is Cuban and he often brings fishing gear down for them. This is typically what they need the most: 1) Hooks: small (#6; amzn.to/3oy4cYi) and long shanked (1/0; amzn.to/34zHgQy) Find large packs of 50-100 that are relatively cheap such as the ones there. 2) Strong monofilament line 80-100lb for handlining (amzn.to/35HBuf0) Quality doesn't matter, the cheaper the better.

[@thespiritsafe]

@@popofishing Excellent advice, thank you. Without your advice, I'd have bought line that was too weak. Is there a particular type of cheap lure they like to have, or is not all baited with food scraps or live bait? I'm guessing the line will do for the usual trick of using an empty beer can as a reel?

[@popofishing]

@@thespiritsafeThey don't typically have access to rods and reels so they won't have too much use for lures. Some people do have them but it's rare. When it comes to bare necessities for most people, it's going to be line and hooks. They can catch plenty with just that by handlining.

[@thespiritsafe]

@@popofishing great advice, thank you. I would not have known that handliners cannot use lures, so very helpful. In future years I will try to get some rods and reels to them but right now the priority is to get some protein on their plates - there are shortages at the moment.

[@90milessouthmiami88]

fishing in my backyard nice video

[@popofishing]

I've fished a bit down in the keys as well. I'm still waiting to go back and redeem myself.

[@MightyMarioBros378]

Just had a trip in Cuba landed my first ever Barracuda

[@PecheurAnglais]

Great video, thank you. I'm off to Cayo Guillermo in the spring, any chance of listing the tackle you were using?

[@popofishing]

Open up the description box, it should all be there. Let me know if there is anything else you are interested in and I'll list it. Cheers!

[@PecheurAnglais]

@@popofishing Perfect, many thanks!

[@jhulioh2844]

@@PecheurAnglaishey! I know it’s been a long time but I’m going to Cato Guillermo in a week, do you remember any spots or tips?

[@PecheurAnglais]

@@jhulioh2844 Yes, walk south along the beach until you reach the entrance to the marina and the Hemingway Bridge. Stand at the rocky section where the water is deeper than the beach. Cast lures straight out and towards the bridge. I caught fish on lures and drifting a deadbait, using the small silver fish the net casting guys caught. Best time of day was sunset into darkness. Good luck and let us know how you get on!

[@granthatcher]

what about eating? keep anything to eat? or just for sport?

[@popofishing]

You can if you want. You can always take fish to the cooks to prepare. I give fish to the guys on the catamarans. If I'm by myself, I just release them. Also depends on the type of fish, some are better for eating than others. Barracudas aren't the best. Cheers

[@KimPossibleYingge]

How much they charge for single trip🤔? Thanks 4 the video👍

[@Yakplanet_tv]

What do you need to fish in cuba. Like rules and regulations?

[@popofishing]

Tourists don't require a license. Just use common sense, be safe and you won't have any issues.

[@ricardoriccardo7599]

interesting , especially with the surf road that you use , I think work well on spinning mode ?

[@popofishing]

The surf rod is great for casting heavier baits from shore. Even for trolling. It's too big for boat casting or for casting smaller baits.

[@georgemacphee6568]

May I ask where the rocks were located?

[@popofishing]

Grand muthu in cayo Guillermo.

[@jhulioh2844]

@@popofishinghey! Did you have to pay full price to be taken on a boat? I’m going to a resort next to it in a week, would love to have some catches my first experience salt water fishing! Did you try around the delfinario on the left? On google maps, it looks deep

[@tylergabert9863]

Great video!! We're you fishing off the rocks at the north end of the island, after playa pilar?

[@popofishing]

No, this was in front of Grand Muthu Imperial. Cheers!

[@tylergabert9863]

@@popofishing thank you I'm staying at the iberostar daiquiri March 5th till 10th looking foreword to some saltwater fishing

[@popofishing]

@@tylergabert9863 You should try the various piers around there as well as the bridge. All those will be very accessible to you. You can inquire about taking a taxi to some of the rocky structures further up the peninsula (towards playa pilar). Focus on the morning and evening bites. You can troll any time in the day though. Good luck!

[@jhulioh2844]

@@tylergabert9863hey! I know it’s been a long time but I’m going to Iberostar Daiquiri too in a week, any spots/tips or anything? Would be very much appreciated!

[@jeffwarlow1257]

Great video I'm headed to cayo coco in a week. How much did the guy on the catamaran charge you?

[@popofishing]

A 20 min ride is complimentary when you stay in an all-inclusive resort. They will offer to sell you a 2h fishing trip but you don't have to do that. 20 min is enough time to troll for fish there.

[@jeffwarlow1257]

@Popofish! thanks im hoping I can get them to go out to the edge of the reef so I can try for tuna or other pelagic fish . Also might try to hire a small boat to take me out for afew hours.

[@popofishing]

@@jeffwarlow1257 Talk to Shaun Rickard, he has a guy in Cayo Coco that takes him out --> kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4acgZyeZdyeZpY

[@surffish386]

@@jeffwarlow1257 this is what i was wondering about. can you hire a charter in cuba or rent a boat? like the idea of going out to the ledge but even more so really wanna get into mangroves with flyrod. anyone know of some resources for documentation and how to actually get there?

[@Tommys_Wild_Adventures]

Awesome video!! I make similar videos and subscribed.

[@popofishing]

Thanks! I hit you back with a sub. Cheers!

[@squidge218]

Do you not have to be accompanied by a guide on the bridges ?

[@popofishing]

I'm pretty sure you don't. I've fished unaccompanied on bridges in both cayo guillermo as well as cayo santa maria. I've heard stories of people being kicked off the bridges by police but never experience that. Cuba is very relaxed when it comes to those things, particularly with tourists.

[@squidge218]

@@popofishing interesting to know . Have you ever fished a place over there called causeway ? Heading over to cayo coco in April I cant wait

[@popofishing]

@@squidge218 Yes. The causeway is essentially any road which runs over seawater. In both CSM and CC, it connects the islands to the mainland. Typically you want to fish the bridges on the causeway because this is where bait is flushed in/out during raising and falling tides. If you are fishing with lures, let the current take your lure out a good distance before reeling in.

[@squidge218]

@@popofishing and you havent ever had issues fishing alone there then ? If not I'll go alone to the bridges

[@popofishing]

@@squidge218 Nope. Just get a taxi to take you there. Or walk if it's close. I only fished the bridge close to my hotel once though. For me, it was more convenient to fish the rocks right in front of our hotel. There are tons of fish right off the rocks in the evenings and mornings.

[@jadrankopuskar7038]

Jesi probao na Kubi sa živim mamcem

[@popofishing]

Nisam ali vjerujem da bi odlicno prosao. Dosta ljudi pecaju na zivi ili mrtvi mamac poput skampi