Bahia Solano Fishing - Colombia

Anigua Inshore Fishing

Year-Round Fishing - all prime species are residents, plus roosterfish, huge cuberas, snooks, and more.
The Inshore Season runs from March to June. Between March and July, the sardine migration from Panama (one of the largest sardine migrations in the world) creates a feeding frenzy. During this period, you can fish for Pacific Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Cubera Snapper, Tarpon, Roosterfish, Jack Crevalle, and more. During the inshore season, anglers often battle fish with the beautiful jungle backdrop and whale sharks eating below the boat, a unique setting.

Anigua Offshore Fishing

Offshore Season runs from October to January. The Perfect geographic location of Bahia Solano allows anglers access to prime bluewater in less than a 15-mile run. The Humboldt Current is known worldwide for holding the very best pegalic life. Huge schools of yellowfin tuna, black and blue marlin, Pacífic sailfish, wahoo, and mahi-mahi are abundant year-round, making it one of the most productive destinations in South America. Peak offshore season runs from October to January.
A short-run offshore takes you into the fangs of the Humboldt Current. They are looking for the sea currents that form 20 to 50 miles from the coasts of Bahia. The Humboldt Current passes through Bahia, heading north.
The main species are blue and black marlin, Pacific sailfish, big yellowfin tunas, and mahi-mahi. There are only a few places in the world where you can get a Grand Slam on the same day—blue marlin, black marlin, and sailfish.

The Fishing Program:

Boats:  38-foot sportfishing Bertram (the only one in Bahia Solano) is fully equipped with a live well, tuna tubes, and trolling equipment. Their 38 ft. Bertram twin cummings diesel inboard is loaded with first-class trolling Shimano gear and casting and jigging gear. The boat has top-of-the-line GPS to track down your trophies, a cabin with full A/C, a bathroom, a kitchen, and rooms with single beds for a nice rest right on the Pacific Ocean. The captain and deckhand are from the region and have over 20 years of experience.
Methods:  Popping and jigging are popular methods, plus trolling and fly fishing.
Fishing Equipment:  Trolling equipment and basic lures are provided, but you'll need to bring popper or spin lures. Single hooks are a requirement. Fly fishing equipment is not provided. The charter flight has a 33-pound baggage weight limit, so they recommend not bringing equipment. Please be aware that you must pay for any equipment you damage due to negligence.
Fishing License:  A fishing license is currently not required in Colombia.

Typical Fishing Day:
6:00 a.m. You'll have breakfast at the Lodge.
6:30 a.m. You'll leave for fishing. They can leave earlier, depending on the group. The day can be a mix of offshore fishing in the morning and inshore fishing in the afternoon. Offshore fishing depends on what you want to target. The guides will have you try techniques like trolling lures or dead bait, live bait trolling, and bait and switch. If they spot a school of tuna, you'll change to popping and fly action for a while. The shoreline extends hundreds of miles for inshore fishing, offering excellent fly opportunities, popping and jigging, and live bait trolling.
Midday:  You'll remain on the boat for lunch, enjoying regional food, snacks, wine, beer, and sodas.
About 5:30 to 6:00 p.m., You'll return to the Lodge. Dinners feature a variety of delicious regional dishes. You'll rest and enjoy drinks on the beach. If you would like to take a day off from fishing to explore birding, eco hikes, and ethnic communities, they can help you plan your day.

Your Trip Begins in Medellin, Colombia.

The first and last hotel nights are included in the package at one of the best hotels in Medellin, Colombia. The hotel is within walking distance of some of the city's best restaurants, cafes, and bars. (A single-occupancy room is an added fee of $95.00, paid at the front desk.) Medellin is the second-largest city in Colombia and one of the most developed cities for tourism in Latin America.

The Beach House:

The Comfortable Beach House has seven bedrooms with king, queen, or twin-sized beds, and ensuite private bathrooms. The Lodge does not mix groups, so your group will have exclusive use of the Lodge. The house accommodates six anglers and six non-angler companions at a time. Free Wi-Fi, laundry, and housekeeping services are provided. A boat stays in front of the house for quick transfers to the fishing yacht.

Meals and Unlimited Beverages at the Lodge

Meals:  Colorful and tasty cuisine features fresh fish, seafood, and the region's best flavors. Snacks, refreshments, fruit, and beers are on the boat and at the Beach House.
Alcohol:  The package includes unlimited soft drinks, juices, beers, and red and white wine at the house. Beer is also available on the boat. The Lodge does not stock hard liquor.

Bedroom at the Beach House

Aerial View of the Beach House

Non-Angler Tours

Tour packages are available for birding, whale watching, whale shark snorkeling, marine turtle liberation, cultural activities... With around 1,876 species, Colombia has the largest bird diversity in the world. The country also has almost 70 endemic species, making it third for birdwatching in South America after Brazil and Peru.
Ensenada de Utria National Natural Park in the Bahia Solano area is one of the best bird-watching areas.

Getting To Bahia Solano:

1.) You'll fly to Medellin, Colombia (MDE). An Afloat representative will greet you at the international airport and transfer you to the hotel for your overnight stay. The hotel and ground transfers in Medellin are included in the package.
2.) In the morning, you'll take a 40-minute domestic flight to the airport in Bahia Solano, which has an asphalt runway. For this flight, the baggage weight per person is 33 pounds (checked baggage of 22 pounds and a carry-on of 11 pounds).
3.) Once you arrive in Bahia, you'll take a 10-minute tuk-tuk ride (three-wheeled open-air vehicle) from the airport to the tourist pier, then a 10-minute boat ride to the beach house. (Bahia is a small town with dirt roads and wooden shacks.)
The Package Includes the first and last hotel nights in Medellin and the domestic charter flight between Medellin and Bahia Solano.

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