The Capital, San Juan is a modern city boasting over 500 years of colonial construction and history, featuring such Colonial Spanish period architecture as El Morro Fortress and the stunning San Juan Cathedral. Fine sand beaches and warm, clear water conditions appeal to snorkeling and scuba diving enthusiasts. Outlet store bargain shopping is one of the most favorite activities for the wife and family to do while the spouse is getting busy with fishing. In addition, golf, tennis, various water sports and others are also available throughout the island.

Spectacular sightseeing abounds and the endless variety of beaches, lush mountains and tropical rainforests make Puerto Rico a really unique traveling experience, there is something to do for the non-anglers in the family.

Surrounded by water, the island has fishing of all types, from largemouth and peacock bass in freshwater lakes and man-made reservoirs to the largest gamefish in the world, the blue marlin. In fact, Puerto Rico first became known as a fishing destination mostly for its impressive run of blue marlin of all sizes, and the northern coast of Puerto Rico for many years has been known as "Marlin Alley."

With marlin available to anglers all year round, the main blue marlin season runs from the month of June to the end of October, the local charter fleet and private boats enjoy marlin fishing, with many marinas and yacht clubs having tournaments almost every weekend, catch and release has taken over kill tournaments gradually and tournament anglers now release over 90-percent of marlin back into the waters.

Story excerpt taken from Big Game Fishing Journal with permission from the author

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