spearing in Dominican republik ?

[glassfish]

Hi ,
I´ve been spearfishing mainly in SE Asia (Thailand,Indonesia).
Now I am thinking about the Domenikan Republik.Is it worth going there if you want some good spearfishing,snorkeling there ?
How much is the cost of living (not high class) for one month ?

Thanks
Axel

 

[Stephan Whelan]

Moved to Caribbean Forum

 

[Natural Selection]

Same question here. I will be going to Punta Cana in the DR in January. Heres what I have read: most of the reefs are pretty fished out. You can definitely get a ton of lion fish, which people are encouraged to catch since they are invasive. They are supposed to taste really good, but have poisonous spines. Barracuda can also be found. The currency transfer is in favor of the US dollar, im not sure about other currencies. But you dont need a license to spear, and thats good. I will be hiring a catamaran to take me out to the less accessible reefs.

 

[clement]

Dominican Republic still have great spot to spearfishing and freediving, i am French and living here since 4 years, and i found a lot of nice spot around the island,
best way to find spot to dive is google earth and talk with local fisherman,
i confirm you lionfish are excellent fish to eat and easy to catch, you also can find a lot of snappers, mackerel, jack, lobster and so on have a look of what you can catch here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvY_NvYoUHlZTd8VM_tgbyQ/videos,
there are also a lot of place you can go spearfishing in blue water, there are plenty of Fads here,
contact me if you want some help when you arrive,

 

[Natural Selection]

Clement: was that you that shot the how deep were you diving 90# barracuda? How deep was it? Really cool videos

 

[clement]

Clement: was that you that shot the how deep were you diving 90# barracuda? How deep was it? Really cool videos

Hello, I get these barracuda from the surface until 23 m deep on that video, thanks

 

[jmbuche]

Dominican Republic still have great spot to spearfishing and freediving, i am French and living here since 4 years, and i found a lot of nice spot around the island,
best way to find spot to dive is google earth and talk with local fisherman,
i confirm you lionfish are excellent fish to eat and easy to catch, you also can find a lot of snappers, mackerel, jack, lobster and so on have a look of what you can catch here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvY_NvYoUHlZTd8VM_tgbyQ/videos,
there are also a lot of place you can go spearfishing in blue water, there are plenty of Fads here,
contact me if you want some help when you arrive,

Hey Clement- I also live in the DR and love to spearfish. Would love to go with you sometime. Especially to a FAD. Let me know if you're interested....

 

[clement]

Hey Clement- I also live in the DR and love to spearfish. Would love to go with you sometime. Especially to a FAD. Let me know if you're interested....

Hello Jm, yes, what are you availability? where do you live in DR? you can send me your phone by email: clement.martineau@hotmail.fr,
saludos,

 

[jmbuche]

Hello Jm, yes, what are you availability? where do you live in DR? you can send me your phone by email: clement.martineau@hotmail.fr,
saludos,

Thanks for the reply...I sent you an email, let me know if you did not receive it.

 

[Jesse Simmons]

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