About Fishing on Aruba
Fishing is good the whole year round, the peak season for fly fishing starts from March through October. Aruba has some of the biggest bone’s in the world. The bonefish in Aruba are not in big numbers like in Belize or the Bahamas, but are definitely worth fishing for. Other common specie’s here are barracuda, permit ,tarpon and jack’s .
The fish are here year around!!!
Things to bring to Aruba; EVERYTHING you need, local stores do not have any fly fishing materials. Remember that the winds are always strong, my favorite rod is a 9 weight and flies vary from Crazy Charley to Clouser’s Deepminow size 2/6.
Also bring a leader with steeltapper tippet, catching Barracuda’s are a nice change on a slow day!
Check list Aruba:
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Wadding shoes
- Polarized sunglasses
- 8-9-10 weight rod
- 4 piece travel rod can be brought as hand luggage (This will prevent lost or damage)
- 12 -15-20 pound leaders
- Steal leaders
- Floating line/sinking line.
- Flies for bonefish –tarpon –barracuda-permit and jacks
My Favorite flies are;
- The Clouser Minnow (all size and colors)
- Popping Bug
- Crab fly
- Lefty's Deceiver
- Cockroach
- Red-and-white Tarpon Fly
- Crazy charley
Please bring your own favorites too. My collection is not big because there is no shop here that sells flies. And I am a big believer in experimenting to get a better result. There are also some places and species that I haven’t discovered yet!
High and low tides and weather conditions.
The best moment to go fishing for bonefish is when the high tide is coming in on an early morning or a late afternoon.
Combine that with a clear sky and not too much wind will definitely increase your success.
The following tide table can be used for the Aruba tides with some minor adjustments, to get the correct time add 21 minutes on the high tide time and add 1 hour and 16 min to the low tide time!
Download tide table (PDF)
The tide table above shows the different tides for the whole year a head ! If you want a tide table for only the next 3 day's please click the following link. This 3 day tide table has no adjustment and is very accurate!
The best website to check the weather forecast go to Wind Guru
This will not mean that you can not catch fish when the tide is not right but this information might help you to choose which day to pick to go fishing and be more successful!
About Aruba
Warm tropical breezes, sun drenched beaches and perfect weather await you in Aruba! Hotels with oceanfront views let you awake to the sounds of the waves lapping gently against the beach. Attractions in Aruba offer everything you need to alleviate your stress including the thrill of water sports, the exhilaration of horseback tours through gorgeous scenery or evenings with scrumptious cuisine and the excitement of gambling or dancing the night away.
Location and Size
Aruba is located in the heart of the southern Caribbean, 15 miles (20 km) off the coast of Venezuela. It is 19.6 miles (30 km) long and 6 miles (9 km) across, at its widest point, with an area of approximately 70 square miles (184 square km).
Population
Aruba's population of about 100,000 inhabitants is made up of a broad international mixture of well educated people with a pleasant nature and a zest for hospitality. The modern Aruban is generally of mixed ancestry, claiming Caquetio Indian, African and European roots. However, the face of Aruba is in continuous flux with the island, drawing individuals from all over the world. Today, the island claims over 40 different nationalities, which live and work peacefully on the island.
Weather
The average temperature is 82ºF (28ºC), with cooling trade winds.
Time
Atlantic Standard Time one hour ahead of New York except during Daylight Savings when the time is the same.
