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Challenger Bank, Bermuda
Located approximately 12 miles offshore, Challenger Bank offers excellent fishing for numerous species. Both Yellowfin Tuna and Little Tunny records have been set by fishermen on Challenger Bank. As well, the IGFA World Record Amberjack weighing 155 pounds 12 oz was caught here in 1992 by Angler Larry Trott.
"One of the most popular areas for deep sea fishing in Bermuda is the Argus & Challenger Banks. The island of Bermuda was formed by natural corals, built on top of a non-active volcano. The Argus & Challenger Banks are continuations of these volcanic peaks, located off the southwest end of the island. They rise up, rapidly, from the bottom of the ocean floor. The change in depths is dramatic, coming from over 600 fathoms to approximately 30 fathoms of water in a matter of a few hundred feet. Each 'Bank' has a large area of water that remains at around the 30 fathom depth, creating a flat plateau, and this creates a haven for all types of fish. Small bait fish are abundant in these areas, taking advantage of the nutrients that arise from the ocean depths. Larger fish tend to follow the edges of the Banks in search of all this bait activity." Extract in quotes taken from Playmate Charters
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