Fishing Spots in Trinidad

Photo of Cedros Jetty (Source: Angelo Bissessarsingh, 2009)

Photo of Macqueripe Bay (Source: Travel Notes, 2018)

Photo of a Sputnik Sinker (Source: StriperSurf.com, 2018)

This topic is a tricky one; this is because most fishermen never advertise their favourite spot. This may be because of fear of overfishing or probably just because they enjoy the peace and quiet of fishing alone. Nonetheless, I believe that one way of ensuring that these traditions stay alive; is to share our knowledge about fishing with one another. This way the tradition of fishing can transcend generations. Below I will identify my most frequent spots in Trinidad that I’m sure you would be able to catch a fish or two.

Maqueripe (Concrete Platform)
This beautiful beach is home to a number of sought after fish such as the Red Snapper and Croaker (aka Cro-Cro). As you can see in the image below, your best chances would be casting outwards of the bay from the 3rd platform. You must exercise caution at this bay as it is known for its sudden increase in depth. As with any other fishing expedition; I strongly recommend that you wear a life jacket or equivalent floatation apparatus.

Manzanilla (Bay)
This bay, although feared by many for its strong currents, is known for the Jack Crevalle. A Sputnik sinker is strongly recommended for this bay so that your line remains fixed through the brutal current.  A Sputink Sinker is a stinker that has steel arms which helps to anchor your sinker in the sand.

South Oropouche River S.S Erin main road Debe (River)
This is the biggest River which runs through Penal and Debe and intersects the SS.Erin main road in South Trinidad. Due to the fact that this river is freshwater at low tide and at high tide has saltwater from the sea; it is home to a large variety of Salt and Freshwater fish. Some of these fish that can be caught in this river are as follows:  Tarpon, Wolf-fish (Guabine), Catfish (Salt/Fresh) and Snook.

Morne Diablo (Bay)
This bay is an official Fishing port in South Trinidad. Though it may be considered by many as risky due to the remoteness of the location, once you’re with company you can certainly give it a try. From the shore you should be able to catch the Red Snapper, Cubera Snapper, Catfish, Croaker and I’ve even heard that an angler caught a 400lb Tarpon there as well.

La Brea (Jetty)
This Jetty is known for the Mutton Snapper and local Salmon. Fishing around the Jetty support columns can prove very effective as many fish feed on the small conch and snails stuck to the columns’ surface.

Cedros (Jetty)
This Jetty is the most successful Jetty I’ve tried thus far. I’ve caught a range of species of fish like the Pompano, Pargue, Horse-eye Jack and Moonshine. Your best chances would be at early sunrise, casting from the tip of the jetty towards the sea. Recently, due to increased traffic at the Jetty; fishing has been negatively affected as the Jetty is no longer available as it was before. Furthermore, you should note that permission must be sought from the security at the Cedros Port prior to using the Jetty.