Private Fishing in St Lucia Charters

This came recommended from a local villa owner but turned out to be one of the worst days we had in St. Lucia and definitely marred an otherwise amazing holiday. The boat turned up to collect us nearly an hour late whilst my wife, me and 3 sons were all left waiting on a dockside. The trip promised snacks and drinks. Most of the drink was alcohol - great for some but not for for hungry and thirsty teenagers. The entire compliment of snacks was a single tube of pringles that lasted about 5 seconds and probably one of the most expensive things to buy. Would it have been too much effort to stock the coolbox with more sodas and local fruit and less alcohol - they knew there were 3 young lads on board. As we planned a full days fishing we took no money and as food was promised, by midday the kids were ravenous and mum and dad very disappointed.. the skipper took us to Soufriere to get some cash and lunch from the single credit card we just happened to have. We were asked to pay a docking fee to get off the boat, the friends bar they took us to did not take cards and the cash point wouldnt work. so with no choice - back on the boat to try and make the most of the next 3 hours fishing whilst ignoring our hunger pains. Fishing was not good - maybe we set off too late - but at no point did the skipper radio any of his buddies (he claimed to know every captain on the island) to find out if and where any fish were being caught. Now i appreciate fishing is a gamble but the whole experience aside from this was an absolute total shambles and just felt like a money grabbing exercise with little or no care for the clients. Finally got back at 4:45 having spent a very frustrated 7 hours - Then straight to the fridge........

Came down to St Lucia with the intent to do a days marlin fishing. From the moment I booked the trip Chris was very responsive. I’m very experienced offshore fishing so I know it’s not always catching! Got picked up from the hotel by Capt Robert and first mate Jason and Immediately felt comfortable with them. The boat is well equipped and they had everything you would need. I did a full day and we managed to have great shots at marlin. Boated a smaller one and lost a much much larger one. Also saw a free jumping marlin. Excellent day on the water and I couldn’t be happier with the crew I chose. I like to be hands on and these guys didn’t mind me getting unloved at all. On the radio on the way in we heard none of the other boats out that day had caught a thing. Just goes to show what a great crew can do. Trust me, if you want to do some big game fishing while down on the west coast of St Lucia, look no further than Hackshaws. Professional in every aspect and I promise you will have a great day on the water. If you don’t catch anything it’s because the fish gods aren’t smiling on you that day, it certainly has nothing to do do with this crew who will do whatever is possible to put you on the fish.

The day was excellent in every way, the Guys ( Jason and Robert ) who took us were prompt and extremely good company. Caught 50Lb Wahoo a great experience. I went with Partner who does not sail well and when seas became slightly rough and we got out further out they made sure she still enjoyed experience very some good helming, and we retreated to calmer waters. The whole experience from booking to stepping off the boat was a joy - i would thoroughly recommend Hacksaw's