Shore/Dock fishing in Bermuda?

[Papasown]

I'm heading out to Bermuda next week, and wonder if anyone has a honey hole they want to share. I'm bringing my bait caster and a spinner set up that I cut down to fit in my suitcase, and perhaps an ultralight set-up. I understand that in April there is a bonefish and pompano bite on the beaches. I once saw a huge grouper caught with a closeline and shark hook there, but it was summer, and I don't expect to target that. Thanks for any input..............Papa

[Captain Rich]

I believe Bermuda has a no take zone, from the shore line to 1 mile offshore. Not sure if it is enforced but years ago a local buddy got very nervous when I grabbed lobster by hand while harbor diving and made me release some real beauties! Also not sure how catch and release fits into this, so I would inquire first, a fine would not enhance your trip. The offshore fishing is outstanding, I highly reccomend James Robinson on the Wound Up

[Papasown]

Thanks Rich, As I'm finding out , there is no permit required to fish from Shore, dock, or jetty. They do state that if you don't intend to eat the fish, then release it. Lobsters may not be taken without permit, and apparently lobsters are commonly found easily there.
Thanks for the tip on the charter, I appreciate it.................Papa

[howarda780]

I don't know where you're staying but there is good fishing at the dockyard, St. George's, and by the zoo bridge.

The best bait is fry. Caught with a cast net at the same spots.

All kinds if snappers and some nice hogfish as well.

[Papasown]

Thanks Howie, I'll be at the dockyard. Did you fish from the pier, or on a beach nearby? I'll be without my cast net, unless I carry it there and mail it home.

[howarda780]

The Dockyard has a large breakwall around the outside. Just walk as far over to the right as you can. There is an opening where the boats come through and it is about 30' deep there. a lot of water flow and plenty of fish.

Where are you staying?