Fishing under bridges has become quite popular especially if the currents are at your advantage. Fishing under the Marcelo Fernan Bridge, or "new bridge" as locals call it, on the Mactan City side is quite enjoyable. You just need a little bit of patience and a good, strong line. The fish are varied. This is what you get for fishing in free waters. If you want to know the local fish to be caught around the area, just ask the local fishermen or even the settlers near the bridge as to the types of fish that are present near the area.
There are a variety of fish around the bridge. There are eel, parrotfish, stone fish like the Lapu-lapu and lots more. There is no entrance fee and there is even a park where you can just relax. There are also a few parking spaces available right before the park itself. The best times to go fishing there are early in the morning and during the afternoon when the sun is about to set.
