Cuba still a good spearfishing spot

[poildeq]

Just got back from a week of spear fishing in Cuba and it did not disappoint.
Here are some pics
Still looking for about 8 spearos who want to accompany me there possible dates in April/May

 

[poildeq]

still looking for about 8 spearos who want to go there in April/May

 

[Markusfugit]

Where were you? Do I recognize those locals as the watersports guys from the Blau in Varadero?

 

[poildeq]

North of Cuba no I was not in Varadero sorry mate..but I did give them the fish

 

[poildeq]

Lobster from Cuba >12 mts

 

[poildeq]

oops forgot picture

 

[A.C.]

Hi Poldeq
Glad you had a good/successful time. My trip to Cuba drew a big 0, a fortnight of scouting and I only saw tiddlers and urchins. When I asked the local dive leaders they said there was nothing in the area and that I would have to go a fair way down the coast to find anything remotely big enough.
To top it all, the police/airport security attempted to confiscate my spear guns at the airport when I was leaving :vangry. When I'd finally (after a lot of hassle and grief) conviced them to give them back , I was told that if I returned to Cuba and brought them with me, I would need to get written authorisation from the Cuban consulate prior to coming.
Do you need to do this prior to your visits?

 

[poildeq]

Sorry to hear about your bad experience mate, I go to Cayo Largo and have had no problems. I did some fishing in the southern part of Cuba at Camaguey and Santiago and in both places the fishing was good but a few curious bulls and also at times Tigers come roaming but nothing agressive, I have had no hassle from the authorities..then again I go every 2 months.
I have heard that they will be asking for permit for guns from the Cubans but did not hear anything about the tourists.
I am leaving in 2 weeks for Cayo Coco.