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Southern Ocean
circumpolar current
Oceania · Fishing World Guide
Antarctica.
Fishing Antarctica 2026 - The World's Most Extreme Destination
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target species
Yes
license needed
Feb–Dec
best season
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Do you need a license?
License
Yes.
Included in the expedition price (expeditions from 10,000 EUR!). Separate fishing permits extremely limited.
›All license details
- Where to apply?
- Via CCAMLR (Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources) and expedition cruise providers.
- Cost
- Included in the expedition price (expeditions from 10,000 EUR!). Separate fishing permits extremely limited.
- Validity
- For the duration of the expedition
- Available online?
- No
Antarctica is the MOST EXTREME FISHING DESTINATION IN THE WORLD! No country owns it (Antarctic Treaty 1959). Fishing is strictly regulated by CCAMLR. Only possible on expedition cruises or from research stations. Antarctic icefish, Patagonian toothfish and krill. Temperatures down to -89°C! The ultimate adventure for every angler.
When to go?
The season at a glance.
Best season
December-February ONLY season! (Antarctic summer). 24 hours daylight. Temperatures: -10 to +5°C.
Where to fish?
The top waters.
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Antarctic Peninsula
center of tourist activities
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Ross Sea
strictly protected ecosystem
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South Georgia
rich in icefish and toothfish
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Weddell Sea
known for extreme pack ice
What's biting?
Your target species.
›+6 more species
Patagonian ToothfishAntarctic ToothfishAntarctic CodPlunderfishAntarctic SilverfishKrill
The rules.
Four things you need to know.
Closed seasons
Closed seasons
CCAMLR regulates everything. Season: December-February (Antarctic summer, 24h daylight!).
Catch limits
Catch limits
EXTREMELY strict! CCAMLR quotas. Patagonian toothfish: Strictly limited (overfishing!).
Prohibited methods
Prohibited methods
Only certain methods allowed. Bottom trawling banned since 2006. IUU fishing (illegal) is the biggest problem.
Catch & release
Catch & release
Recommended where possible. Scientific fishing takes priority.
What does it cost?
10,000-50,000 €
License
Included in expedition price (10,000-50,000 EUR).
10,000-50,000 €
Guide per day
Expedition cruise: 10,000-50,000 EUR for 10-20 days. The most expensive fishing destination in the world!
1,000-5,000 €
Daily budget
1,000-5,000 EUR/day (expedition). Budget options do NOT exist.
Bite times
The best fishing times — free.
Best fishing times
·Antarctica-75.25°, 0.00°
🎣 Live catches in antarktis
1 verified catches
Not enough data (1 catches)
Bite-time forecast appears from 5 catches.
Plan your trip.
Everything in one place.
All the details
The fine print.
License in detail
Via CCAMLR (Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources) and expedition cruise providers. — Antarctica is the MOST EXTREME FISHING DESTINATION IN THE WORLD! No country owns it (Antarctic Treaty 1959). Fishing is strictly regulated by CCAMLR. Only possible on expedition cruises or from research stations. Antarctic icefish, Patagonian toothfish and krill. Temperatures down to -89°C! The ultimate adventure for every angler.
Rules in detail
Patagonian toothfish (sold as 'Chilean Sea Bass') is so sought after that illegal fishing is a huge problem. CCAMLR fights against it. A single fish can be worth 100+ USD!
Freshwater
No freshwater waters (everything frozen or glacier ice).
Saltwater
Southern Ocean — the coldest, stormiest and most fish-rich sea in the world! Nutrient-rich due to upwelling.
Equipment
Expedition providers supply special polar equipment. Heavy saltwater gear for extreme cold. Gloves that work at -20°C!
Guides
ONLY as part of an expedition cruise (10,000-50,000 EUR!) or research station (not public). No individual fishing possible!
Getting there
Expedition ship from Ushuaia (Argentina) — 2 days Drake Passage (stormiest sea in the world!). Or flight from Punta Arenas (Chile) to King George Island.
Safety
MOST EXTREME CONDITIONS ON EARTH! Cold down to -89°C (record). Drake Passage: Waves up to 15m. Icebergs. No rescue service! Seasickness guaranteed. Only for absolutely experienced, healthy adventurers.
Customs & fish export
Antarctic Treaty: No state owns Antarctica. Environmental protection ABSOLUTE. Take nothing, leave nothing. Biosecurity check before landing.
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All information without guarantee. Always check with the official local authorities. Not legal advice. Last updated: April 11, 2026
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