Before Chris reached the promenade along the canal, a father and his teenage son had anchored their old fishing boat. The small vessel was an obvious source of pride. The wooden panels glistened with bright blue paint. His calloused hands were wrapping the fresh catch with care. In the morning, you’ll often see men fishing from shore or casting off in small wooden boats from Canal de Entrada. At day’s end, the anglers carry their fresh catch home. What you won’t see is them selling their fish, because it’s illegal. However, tourists can charter deep-sea excursions. They frequently catch large tuna, sailfish and marlins. Fly fishing and trolling the saltwater flats are also available. The coastal waters encircling Cuba are famous for trophy fish.
