Island Front Side
Little Corn Island, RAAS, Nicaragua
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The waters of the Caribbean Sea on Nicaragua's Atlantic Coast are our playground. On Little Corn Island, or "La Islita" as some call it, the inshore and near shore fishing offer a wide variety of angling possibilities. Deep sea style fishing and near shore trolling are what we specialize in. Little Corn Fishing Charter's visiting fishing guides are some of the most experienced in Nicaragua, usually having spent years fishing places like Hawaii, Florida, Alaska, The Gulf of Mexico, Baja, New England, Norway, amongst many other international destinations.
We run tours from "Grendel," our open custom 26-foot center console panga powered by a new 75 hp Suzuki 4-stroke outboard. Our fishing boat is equipped with GPS, VHS, down rigger and high-speed planer. Two fighting chairs and a bimini are features that will keep you comfortable. Though other folks will take you out fishing in Little Corn, we're the only outfit that has professional gear and you can get it for the same price.
Near the island coast (about 5 miles out and closer), we chase after kingfish, sailfish, amberjacks, barracuda, African pompano, snapper and the occasional mackerel, just to name a few. The mahi mahi and yellow tail average around 30 pounds. The sailfish is more common a catch than one would suspect. Generally, we troll with rigged ballyhoo.
Catches are commonly prepared and served at the Casa Iguana restaurant by a professional chef. Enjoy the smiles on the faces of fellow diners, whom delight in hearing your fish stories while your catch is served as the evening's gourmet meal.
A number of our guests come to Little Corn Island specifically for fly fishing. One can fly fish all day right in front of Casa Iguana and the at north end the island. Generally fly fishing along Nicaragua's Caribbean islands can vary more from one day to another than from month to month. Historically, tarpon hit from about December through mid-May. But the fish are there year-round, and it's mostly a matter of weather, which can change overnight.
Though we are well-equipped for fishing charters, and have some fly fishing gear, it is best bring your own flies, rod and reel personally suited to you for fly fishing. Anglers seem to have luck with a 7 weight rod using crazy charlies and clousers.
Inshore we hunt for the "Grand Slam" of inshore fishing: tarpon, bonefish and permit. 3-5 pound bonefish are the most common catch, yet we also hook bar jacks, snook and look downs. These fish are considered the reigning royalty of inshore fishing and the catch of a lifetime to any angler.
There are few fly fishing flats on Big Corn or Little Corn Island, thus it might be wise to bring a spinner as well for deeper fishing.
Sport fishing: $50 per person, minimum of two anglers. Charters are 2-3 hours. $10 for each additional person. All gear is included. Bring sun protection and a refreshment plus snack.
Fly fishing guide: $50 per person. Guiding lasts 2-3 hours. LCFC does can provide fly gear but it may not fit your needs, as most guests bring their own gear personally suited to them. Bring sun protection. Catch and release.
Value: This is the best value for guided fishing or fishing charters in Nicaragua. In Costa Rica, San Juan del Sur or the Rio San Juan, rates are up to ten times that of LCFC. On the island, we're the only outfit with professional gear and safety equipment, but charge the same rates as the other folks offering tours. In any case, fishing on Little Corn is the best value in all of Nicaragua and you will not be disappointed. Hopefully you will soon reach!
Grendel -our panga in front of Casa Iguana