Reef-edge and drop-off bottom fishing with vertical jigging on structure. Twin Yamaha 250HP motors, electric reel to 1,200 feet, Garmin sonar for precision positioning.
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Jig and bottom fishing is Roatan's most productive way to put fish in the cooler. Where offshore trolling is about covering water and hoping the trophy shows up, jig and bottom fishing is about positioning over known structure — the reef edge, the drop-offs, wrecks, and deep humps — and working proven techniques until the fish commit. Our half-day jig and bottom fishing charter is 4 hours of focused, targeted bottom work.
Dos Reyes Roatan Charter departs Gibson Bight Marina in Sandy Bay. The 2024 custom 34-foot center console runs twin Yamaha 250HP motors that get you to productive structure in minutes rather than the hour-plus a slower charter would burn.
Captain Julio Bodden works a rotation of reef edge, drop-off, and structure spots depending on the day's conditions and target species. Standard jig and bottom fishing routes work the shallower reef edge for Snapper and Grouper, then move to deeper structure over the drop-off for Amberjack, deep-water Grouper, and larger reef predators. When conditions call for it, we drop electric reels to 1,200 feet for Yellow-Eye Snapper and other deep-water species most surface-focused charters never touch.
See the Roatan Fish Species and Best Bite Seasons Guide for a full month-by-month view of what runs when.
Vertical jigging uses metal jigs worked with sharp upward rod movements to imitate a wounded baitfish. Bottom fishing uses live and cut bait rigged for the target species. Both techniques require the boat to hold position over structure — our Garmin GPS and sonar system reads bottom topography in real time so we stay on the productive water. Captain Julio and first mate Eddie set up rigs, coach technique, and adjust based on what is biting that day.
Same vessel as every Dos Reyes trip. 2024 custom 34-foot center console, twin Yamaha 250HP outboards, Garmin electronics, VHF marine radio, USCG-approved safety gear, expanded shade canopy, integrated coolers, and a clean private marine head. Full detail on the 2024 Boat page.
Base rate covers up to 6 guests and includes fuel, fishing license, professional captain and first mate, all rods, reels and jigging tackle, electric reel for deep drops to 1,200 feet, live and cut bait, ice, coolers, safety gear, fresh fruit, and bottled water. Beer, wine, and food available as add-ons.
Base rate: $750 (up to 6 guests). Additional guests: $75 per person. Duration: 4 hours. Maximum: 12 guests.
Want offshore trolling instead of bottom work? See our morning half-day fishing charter or afternoon half-day fishing charter. Going for trophy pelagics? Book the full-day deep sea fishing charter. Prefer light tackle on the flats? Try the flat fishing charter.
Bring your own cooler (up to 36") with food, drinks and ice or take advantage of our add-ons at checkout and leave the carry-ons to us!
*The Captain may have to end or extend the trip for safety if wind or dangerous weather approaches.*
*Please remember the Captain and First Mate are working for you. Tips are not mandatory but very appreciated in the 15 to 20% range of the trip cost.