Why I built this
I've been there: bills late, a stressful job, everything piling on. But once you're on the water, all of that melts away. The fishing takes over and you're not thinking about anything at all. It doesn't last forever, and you still have to go back. But for those few hours, everything goes away. That's why I built this site: to help more people find those hours, wherever their water is.
— BigJoe, Boquerón, Puerto Rico
BigJoe’s Family
Good friends send good fish. See catch photos and videos from BigJoe's friends and family, like our friends at Outdoor Dog Supply in Chesapeake, Virginia (outdoordogsupply.com).
Fishing first, outdoors always
BigJoe's first love is fishing, but like all fishermen, he also hunts and enjoys many other outdoor activities. That's why the Gear Shop now has Hunting Gear and Air Rifles next to the rods, reels and tackle. In the woods, on the bay, in the mangroves or on the open ocean, the everyday struggles get left behind.
Built around the water
Caribbean Fishing with BigJoe started with the reefs and mangroves of Puerto Rico. The name stays Caribbean because that's home, but the site now covers fishing of every kind across the Americas and the Pacific: offshore, inshore, reefs, mangroves, flats, beaches and piers, and lakes and rivers from the Great Lakes to the Amazon. There are Fishing Hot Spots maps for more than 110 areas around the world, with new ones added almost every day, all free and in English and Spanish.
Useful guidance
The site connects species guides, techniques, bait and lure ideas, recipes, regulations, and Fishing Conditions so anglers can plan with better context before they go.
Responsible fishing
Local rules, marine safety, conservation, and careful handling belong in every fishing plan. Conditions and regulations can change, so always check official sources before a trip.
Brands & partners
Outdoor, fishing and marine brands can partner with BigJoe: see who we are, what we publish and our promotion policy.