Emerald Princess in April to PC, St Thomas, St Maarten and the Turks

[jospur]

Hello, I am new to the board, my name is Jose. I've been lurking and reading up on some very good info.

 

 

 

The wife and I are taking a cruise to Princess Cay Bahamas (Eleuthera), St Thomas, St Maarten and Turks & Caicos on the Emerald Princess in April. We have been on the Grand Princess befrore and absolutely loved it.

 

I'm looking for a little advise. I would like to at least fish one of the stops, perhaps an in shore trip by charter?? Would anyone here recommend me just bring a light/med spinning outfit and give it a try my self?? I know there's a nice bone fish flat at Lighthouse Beach in PC. I'd like to target fish like bones, smaller tarpon, snook, permit, or anything I can catch in the flats.

 

 

 

Which of the destinations is best to fish in April?

 

 

Please give me some recommendations.

 

 

 

Thanks in advance!

 

p.s.: Anyone ever troll a rod behind a cruise ship before? ;)

[jospur]

Anyone?

[chrysalis]

There certainly are lots of fish around princess cays, but getting a fishing license would be an issue....as it might be at any of the ports.

 

No trolling behind the ship:D

[loge23]

Well, I can't offer a persoanl rec, but I can tell you you would not be the first to bring a rod with you. I was on the Emerald over Christmas and a couple of guys brought their gear and were seen at every port. Don't know if they caught anything, but you can't beat the surroundings!

Enjoy your trip!