Have you ever wanted to fish in Cuba? Fishing grounds that were once untouchable are now open to anglers! It is easy to take your boat to Cuba and fish. Simply file Form 3300 with the U.S. Coast Guard. They will approve your travel to Cuban waters and away you go!
One of the best things about Cuba is its proximity to south Florida. Taking your center console can be a simple trip. You don’t need to have a sportfish to compete in the Gamefish Grande tournament this June–center consoles are welcome. Fishing grounds are located just offshore of the two host marinas. There are no long runs to get to the fish.
The two-leg tournament begins in Varadero June 5-8. Boat fish from the Marina Gaviota, the beautiful, modern 1,100-slip marina located on the tip of the Varadero peninsula. From Varadero, boats travel 90 miles west to Marina Hemingway in Havana for the second leg.
Visas, flights, and accommodations can be arranged by Cuba Travel Services, the travel company for the Gamefish Grande. Contact Marlen Batista for assistance.
Marlen Batista
Product Assistant/Specialist
Cuba Travel Services
10 NW 42 Avenue, Suite 400 Miami, FL 33126
Email: marlen@cubatravelservices.com
Office/Fax: 305-929-8790
Participants will fish for three days in Varadero and then have a day to tour and experience Cuba before fishing the final three days in Havana.
In an effort to preserve the future of big game fishing in Cuba, the Gamefish Grande is an all-release tournament. For online entry, rules and travel resources, visit www.gamefishgrande.com.
Schedule of Events:
- June 5: Arrive Marina Gaviota, Varadero – Captain’s Meeting and Dinner
- June 6-8: Fishing Days
- June 8: Awards Dinner
- June 9: Travel to Marina Hemingway – Tour Cuba (optional)
- June 10: Havana Captain’s Meeting and Dinner
- June 11-13: Fishing Days
- June 13: Awards Dinner
For online registration go to https://www.regonline.com/gamefishgrande2017registration
To access Form 3300 go to https://www.uscg.mil/d7/docs/Cuban%20permitCG3300.pdf