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Fishing License/ Christmas Crowds?
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Chris AK (---.gci.net)
Date:   09-05-08 03:25

I am heading down to Culebra from the cold state of Alaska. This will be my second time on Culebra, I was there at the begining and end of my trip last March, its pretty amazing, I was camping there for "Santa Semana", It got a little crazy there at there camp ground. I was hoping for a calmer setting. So what should expect for Christmas and New years time?

As with most Alaskans I love to fish, so where do I get a fishing license and what arer the regulations? Also any fishing advice for on Culebra, what to fish for and what to use and where to go?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated
thanks
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Re: Fishing License/ Christmas Crowds?
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Jeannie G3 (---.asm.bellsouth.net)
Date:   09-05-08 15:19

Hola! I don't think its any calmer during the Christmas/New Year holidays. Our veteran bloggers have stayed during that time and it can become party central. Places to eat might be closed, for sure on Christmas day and probably on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. If you are camping, get food and other supplies early as the grocery stores either will run out of things, close early or might not even open.
As far as the fishing license goes, there is a law that was passed in Feb. 2004 by the Senate of Puerto Rico that states "... all persons fishing for recreational purposes in jurisdictional waters of Puerto Rico must possess the required license issued by the Secretary..." as stated in Regulation #6768 of the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources. It is unknown where you can buy this license. I called the PR Tourism Company and they didn't know either. Many tourists do go fishing, they usually go with a guide and they have the usual permits they need to do so. PR Tourism promised to call back with the info. I'll let you know. There are plenty locals that fish around the island and I doubt they have a license.
Happy travels! J

supergarcia3
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Re: Fishing License/ Christmas Crowds?
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Jeannie G3 (---.asm.bellsouth.net)
Date:   09-05-08 16:34

Hola! PR Tourism Company called Culebra Tourism Office at City Hall and they said you do not need a fishing license and are welcome to fish anywhere except on the property of the Culebra National Wildlife Refuge which is an area protected by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Show us pics if you catch anything. Happy travels! J

supergarcia3
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Re: Fishing License/ Christmas Crowds?
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Chris AK (137.229.174.---)
Date:   09-05-08 16:51

Wow that is great news about the license, it costs a fortune in AK if you are not a resident. I cant wait to head down, this time we were planning to bring 2 other couples with us.

That is a bummer about the crowds though... Is it better after new years? When is not crowded?
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Re: Fishing License/ Christmas Crowds?
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Jeannie G3 (---.asm.bellsouth.net)
Date:   09-05-08 17:13

Hola! The crowds should be better after the holidays although, kids are out of school as well as college students until the second week of January. You never know where the locals are going to go for vaca. Might be better to wait until after that second week of Jan. Going during the holidays is also nice. There is music and festivities everywhere. Check out Culebra's newspaper to find out what they do around the holiday season:http://theculebracalendaronline.com/
Do a SEARCH within the FORUM on this page and find out what the regular bloggers have commented about stay during this time. Happy travels! J

supergarcia3
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Re: Fishing License/ Christmas Crowds?
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Doug (---.dsl.stlsmo.swbell.net)
Date:   09-05-08 18:50

Chris,

I've been to Culebra several times over the holidays, and while the hotels and campgrounds are full, it isn't nearly as 'spring breakish' as Santa Semana. To optimize your stay, reserve your vehicle, flight or ferry, room, etc., early. You won't have as great a selection of dishes at the restaurants if you dine late. There is usually an abundance of live music at the bars, and as an Alaskan, ya gotta love the spiral wrap Christmas lights on the palm trees!

Double check the fishing license requirement - hate to see you get busted and ruin your good time. Culebra has several "flats" areas with serious bonefishing. There are several guides you can hire - see http://www.islaculebra.com/puerto-rico/fishing.html . I only know Chris Goldmark, and he's got a great rep.

Felice!
Doug
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Re: Fishing License/ Christmas Crowds?
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: richard (---.hsd1.dc.comcast.net)
Date:   09-07-08 03:16

D's right about transport, lodging and local vehicle - lock those down in that order and well in advance (course some won't take the jeep reservation until the arrival is confirmed and sometimes the airline doesn't take your call. keep trying). you'll be fine on 12/31 for stores, but 1/1 and 1/2 can be dicey esp. at restaurants (most stores ok), either eat early or plan on cooking. but then trying to eat out after 10 is a big gamble on any given day.

I've posted this before, but New Year's on Culebra beats NY in NYC in my book (not that that's not cool too)
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Re: Fishing License/ Christmas Crowds?
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Michael (---.nyc.res.rr.com)
Date:   09-08-08 09:03

You do need a license! Please, read my post in the following thread:

http://www.islaculebra.com/forvm/read.php?f=1&i=12680&t=12606

Enjoy Culebra!

Michael
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Re: Fishing License/ Christmas Crowds?
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Jeannie G3 (---.asm.bellsouth.net)
Date:   09-08-08 11:26

Hola! This has become another of my info quests (because I do occasionally fish on the island) , so here goes. Again I called the PR Tourism Co. and they were not aware of the Feb. 2004 law. They directed me to PR Angling who told me to call the PR Fishing Association who have not arrived for work (It's almost noon), who told me to call the Tourism office of Culebra.

Mr. Prieto of Culture and Arts (City Hall Culebra) spoke personally with Lieutenant Marco Villanueva of the Deapartment of Natural Resources of Culebra who informed him that in spite of the existence of that law, it is not enforced in Culebra and that you are free to fish anywhere except the properties of the Refuge without a license.

If you need to call Mr. Prieto his number is 787-742-3521 Ext. 431. He is very nice and is willing to answer any question.
Send us pics if you catch anything.

Happy travels! J

supergarcia3
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Re: Fishing License/ Christmas Crowds?
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Michael (---.nyc.res.rr.com)
Date:   09-08-08 17:34

Unfortunately whether a law is enforced or not depends on the mood of the enforcing body. The fact that the law exists is waht matters. A lot of laws are not enforced in Culebra and people generally do not overstep that freedom. I think this is part of the reason Culebra is such a special place - you do not need (much) enforcement.

Enjoy Culebra!

Michael
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Re: Fishing License/ Christmas Crowds?
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Jeannie G3 (---.asm.bellsouth.net)
Date:   09-08-08 20:00

Hola! I think the problem with the law is that when the PR Senate enacted it back in 2004, it was wonderful in theory and they were imitating similar fishing laws and regulations as in the US. The PR Senate also looked at this law from a money making perspective. Chris from Alaska pays a fortune for his fishing license, here in GA it's $9 resident/ $24 non-resident for a year. They were already getting $ from commercial fishermen now they were thinking of extra monies they could get from a recreational standpoint. For a fishing license under the law # 6768 of the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources of PR you have to pay $35-50 depending if you are a US citizen or foreign/year and PR residents pay $0-20/year. Lovely isn't it, they even included a part for penalties and confiscation of equipment if you are found in violation of the law. But, where would you purchase this license??? Here in GA you can do so online or at Walmart. They'd laugh at you if you were to go to the Walmart at Fajardo to ask for such a thing and look at you quite funny if you were to show up at Culebra City Hall with such a request.

Now, don't dismiss this law entirely. In regards to crustaceans, it is very serious and strictly enforced. There are certain months of the year you can't fish crabs, conch or other shellfish to allow these to reproduce. They call it "La Veda", the closed season. If they catch you, you pay a fine or even go to jail and there is no where in the law about jail time but they will haul you off... It also says that it is prohibited to fish in the Luis Pena Channel Marine Natural Reserve. I would not fish there just because it is delicate as they are trying to reproduce coral in this area and we wouldn't want to compromise Luis Pena any more than it is.

The law is worth taking a look at and it was made with good intentions, just like many things on the island... Go ahead and fish at Culebra or any part of the island, tranquilo, LOL!!!!
Happy travels! J

supergarcia3
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Re: Fishing License/ Christmas Crowds?
Culebra, Puerto Rico
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Date:   09-09-08 03:28

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Culebra, Puerto Rico
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Date:   09-09-08 03:32

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