Bermuda is situated just over 600 nautical miles off the US east coast mainland with Hatteras, North Carolina the closest seaport. Miami, Florida lies about 900 nautical miles away. The island was discovered by the Spanish captain Juan de Bermudez in the early 15th Century, and first settled about one hundred years later by the survivors of a passing British ship wrecked on its treacherous outer reef. The island soon became a British Colony and still today you can see the remains of many fortresses and rusty canons scattered around the island’s headlands, from where they protected the colony from pirates. Bermuda is the oldest and most populous of all British overseas territories.
Bermuda is a magnificent island with plenty of activities to attract anglers and non-anglers alike. Besides its fascinating history, the island is a boating paradise shaped like a hook. The number of bays, inlets and crannies down both sides of the island is staggering. The main harbour is called the Great Sound and is being considered as a venue for the prestigious America’s Cup sailing classic. Hamilton Harbour, where the main town is situated, is large and along its deep foreshores are some of the most gorgeous waterfront homes imaginable.
Around the outer island, between the rugged rocky headlands, the pretty pink sand beaches are also breathtaking. The gin-clear Atlantic Ocean lapping the shallow shorelines and lagoons produces an amazing water colour, which is where you’ll find large bonefish and giant trevally.
Bermuda’s great potential for giant Atlantic blue marlin is its main drawcard for gamefishermen. Huge marlin are caught regularly and Bermuda has become very popular with wealthy American anglers who have the time and money to send their battlewagons across for the summer months. You’ll also find a dozen local charter vessels, well equipped with heavy-tackle, working the island’s waters.