Los Roques Archipelago, which lies 80 miles off Venezuela’s mainland, along the Caribbean Sea, is considered among the best bone fishing places in the World.
The Archipelago consists of forty-eight keys or islands; when overlooked from a plane, they look like a string of pearls against the azure blue of the Caribbean. Los Roques has been appointed as a National Park, thus no new building can be constructed on the islands; besides that, long-line fishermen have been forbidden and others kinds of fishing have been restricted. As a result, the amount of fish living there has increased steadily, while other types of game fish have emerged into these protected waters, like big Tarpon in its 80lb. And even 100lb., all of which can be sight cast to by wading or from the boat. Big Permit and enormous snook in 20lb class have also been hooked and released.
No matter how one fishes for bonefish, perhaps the most challenging way is to wade the flats, spot tailing fish, creeping slowly within casting distance and then make a presentation, if you have not frightened the fish they will pick up your fly, and within seconds, the angler is hooked to a miniature sized express train. Convecnional tackle anglers may choose to fish within the boat at deeper areas, where huge schools of feeding Bonefish can be found. In those cases, 30 or more fish can be expected in a short period of time. Regardless of their size, Bonefish can strip more line, faster than any other fish of comparable size.
We have three 28ft, fibreglass boats fully available for our clients, with state-of-the-art equipment that includes 75HP Yamaha engines, VHF radios (in constant communications with the Main Island), every emergency device for insuring a safe trip, as well as tee-tops to provide some welcome shade.
FISHING METHODS
Saltwater Fly Fishing, Spinning
SPECIES TO CATCH
Bonefish
Season: All year
Peak: April to May
Weight: 1lb to 10lb
Average Weight: 3lb |
Note: these figures are complied with catch reports over 5 years, however they can be affected by adverse weather.
TOUR INCLUDES
Flights (WT), accommodation and guided fishing.
WHAT’S EXCLUDED
Holiday insurance, personal items, airport transfers, fishing licences, fishing tackle and local tips (recommendation $30 USD per day).
OPTIONS
Seat upgrades available with British Airways.
VISA
A machine-readable passport with at least 6 months before expiry. No visa for UK citizens required.
Note: Because your flight will involve traveling into the USA, you will be required before travel to complete an Electronic System Travel Authorisation (ESTA) online, which is compulsory for all USA Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) travellers before boarding an air or sea carrier to the USA. For full information and apply online visit our ESTA information page.
MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
No vaccinations currently required.
PLEASE NOTE
All details of visa and medical requirements are correct at time of press. However, please check these requirements for changes.
DEPARTURE TAX
There is a US $30 USD departure tax payable upon leaving Venezuela.
FLIGHT ROUTE AND FLIGHT TIME
UK - Miami (approx 9 hrs)
Miami - Caracas (approx 4 hrs)
Caracas - Los Roques (approx 30 mins)
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
(WT) 2 checked in items 23 kg (WTP) 2 checked in items 23 kg (C/F) 3 checked in items 23 kg. British Airways permits each passenger to check in one piece of sporting luggage i.e. a rod holdall, but must not exceed 23 kg.
TRANSFER TIME
Caracas - Euro Building Hotel (approx 5 mins)
Los Roques - Arrecife Lodge (approx 5 mins)
CARACAS ART MUSEUM
During your Caracus stay, be sure to reserve some time for a visit to this lovely art museum whose theme is contemporary work. Its collection is known throughout the world and exhibits include names such as Picasso, Bacon, Red Grooms and Henry Moore.
SWIMMING / SNORKELLING
Explore the beautiful underwater scenery including a vast range of tropical and reef fish in crystal clear waters.
