Hi. Following up on the prior post re: Antigua, we are chartering in Antigua later this week. I've got two questions:
1) Fishing license: The charter company says we don't need one. My own research seems to indicate that the fisheries department requires a recreational sport fishing license - $100 for 3 months. Does anyone know for sure? We will predominantly be trolling a few lines off the back of the boat and maybe some bottom fishing while at anchor. If we do need one, is the fisheries department in St. John open on the weekends?
2) Offshore Fishing and Customs clearance - Charter company claims that if we go offshore 10 miles or more we need to clear back into customs upon returning. That seems a bit strange. Do I need to clear out first? It would seem odd to show up at customs to clear in after a 6 hour fishing trip.
Thoughts?
We are heading to Antigua in May...what'd you learn about your questions? We've been in touch with the fisheries department, but it's still unclear what license is required, if any. It seems as though the recreational sport fishing license is for foreign flagged vessels that plan to visit, but not charter boats. I've also been unable to locate a regulations document that shows where off-limits areas are, etc.
How was the fishing? Did you get offshore to Barbuda?
Is the the 10 mile offshore part true?
