The Marina Cap Cana reports Billfish Report chose the Punta Cana marina as the number 1 spot in the world for sport fishing in 2020. The choice was based on several different criteria, such as numbers of fish caught, the variety of billfish species, average fish size and fishing reports.
Dominican and foreign anglers, primarily North American sportsfishing enthusiasts, voted for Cap Cana as a preferred fishing destination. The choice highlights the popularity and market positioning Marina Cap Cana has attained over the years.
Silvano Suazo, the director of Marina Cap Cana, says: “It’s the first time we’ve been chosen as the top fishing location. In 2019 we were 9th, in 2017, 4th, and in 2016 we were No. 2 in the world. This is the result of our hard work together with our whole team.” “Fishing enables us,” he pointed out, “to boost the tourist industry, and the regional and national economy.”
2020 marked some of the best fishing ever in the area, with impressive blue marlin catches. Even with a smaller number of boats due to the pandemic, the number of fish released was far higher. The release reports show a total of 2,063 out of 3,188 sightings, with an average of over 10 marlin releases recorded per day.
Dominican Republic waters are described as among the best for blue and white marlin fishing.
With the catch and release type of fishing that it fosters and regulates, Marina Cap Cana promotes the sustainability and conservation of billfish species. On the agenda for Marina Cap Cana in 2021 are the Caribbean White Marlin tournament in May and the Cap Cana Classic in October.
The Cap Cana City destination and Marina offer anglers and their families an attractive and safe environment with multiple amenities enabling them to fully enjoy their stay in sublime surroundings. Cap Cana has several hotel and apartment options and attractive restaurant, dining, and golfing opportunities.
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Marina Cap Cana
15 March 2021