Fishing in the Eastern Carribean St. Vincent and the Grenadines is located at Latitude 13° 15N Longitude 61° 12W. It is an archipelago of islands in the Eastern Caribbean, familiarly known as the "Gem of the Antilles". St. Vincent features emerald green mountains (with a now dormant volcano to the north) and valleys, beautiful beaches of black and golden sand, while the neighboring Grenadines are known for their white sand beaches and unparalleled boating and fishing. The islands are surrounded by the crystal clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean on the East and the Caribbean Sea on the West, all teeming with marine life including a variety of billfish. St. Vincent's closest neighbours are Grenada, 75 miles to the south, St. Lucia 24 miles to the north and Barbados 100 miles east. The Boat Crystal Blue 34 Ft. Sport fishing Pirogue Twin 170 hp inboard diesels Permanent top Outriggers Fighting Chair Head Penn & Shimano 30 – 80 lb. Tackle The Fish Dolphin ( Dorado/Mahi Mahi) Black Fin&Yellow Fin Tuna Wahoo Blue Marlin Sailfish Spearfish Ever present Barracuda Charter Information Crystal Blue Sportfishing is locally owned and operated by Greg and Lisa Allen on mainland St. Vincent and is affiliated with the International Game Fishing Association (IGFA) through the local St. Vincent And the Grenadines Game Fishing Association of which they have been members since its inception. As the protection and preservation of billfish stocks is of great importance, tag and release of all billfish species is practiced. Capt. Greg has been one of the pioneers of sportfishing in St. Vincent and has over 15 years experience fishing these islands. Standard charters include Half day (4 hours) Three quarter day (6 hours) Full day (8 hours) Rates are for 1-4 persons and and include cooler with beer, sodas and water, all bait and tackle. Six hour and full day charters includes lunch. We recommend that guests bring along hats and lots of sunscreen. Rates (from St. Vincent) ½ day US$300.00 ¾ day US$400.00 Full Day US$500.00 Guests booking two (2) full day charters will receive a complimentary ½ day charter. Local Tournaments The SVGGFA will hold its annual IGFA sanctioned Gamefishing tournament from 5th thru 8th April, 2004. Early reservations for the tournament are recommended.