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Tuna,
drums, flounder, Pacific croaker, grunt, sea bass and even
black marlin are some of the attractions for deep sea fishermen.
Peru still features the world record for the largest black
marlin, weighing 702 kg (1,560 lb) caught by US fisherman
Alfred Glossell Jr. Writer Ernest Hemingway was a frequent
visitor to Peruvian waters, and it was here that he was inspired
to write The Old Man and the Sea.
Like the author, Peruvians know that Peru is synonymous of
adventure and above all good fishing. Fishing is one of the
most important industries in Peru due to the variety of species
in Peru's rich fishing grounds. Here fishermen will always
find an ideal beach for the kind of fishing they are looking
for: rocky bluffs and cliffs, sweeping sandy beaches, cold
waters teeming with plankton and warm, clear currents.
Recommendations:
- Every time you head out onto the water, whether in your
own boat or a hired one, notify the local harbor captain.
This can prove to be of great help in case of accidents.
- Also check tide tables and wave conditions.
- Although no particular permits are needed for sports fishing,
the Fisheries Ministry prohibits fishing for trout and silversides
in the highlands during the Andean summer, from April to October.
- Heed fishing bans and throw back into the sea small specimens
or those with roe.
- Fishermen on bluffs or on open beaches need to take care
with crumbling cliffs and quicksand.
- Never go fishing alone.
- On the coast: Visitors should
bring plenty of water and sunscreen.
- In the highlands: Sunscreen
is recommended, plus warm clothing. High altitude sickness
known locally as soroche can set in at over 2,500 masl. Take
precautions by resting the first day, drink plenty of liquids
and avoid heavy food and alcohol.
- In the jungle: Never travel
without insect repellent, a raincoat and sunscreen. Long-sleeved
shirts and long pants are recommended to ward off insect bites.
A yellow fever vaccination is obligatory. There are also vaccinations
for malaria, tetanus and Hepatitis A and B, as well as local
treatment for leishmaniasis (uta) and malaria. |
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