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Fishing in
Antigua and Barbuda 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
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·Antigua and Barbuda17.06°, -61.80°
Trip types in Antigua und Barbuda
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- No
- Where to apply?
- No fishing license for tourists. Charter boats have commercial licenses.
- Cost
- Free.
- Validity
- Not applicable
- Available online?
- No
Antigua has 365 beaches — one for every day of the year! No license needed. Blue Marlin, Wahoo and Dorado in warm Caribbean waters. Antigua Sailing Week as a bonus event!
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02
Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- No general closed seasons for recreational anglers.
- Catch limits
- Billfish: C&R recommended. Edible fish: Moderate limits.
- Prohibited methods
- Dynamite fishing prohibited. Spearfishing restricted.
- Catch & Release
- Increasingly practiced for Marlin and Sailfish.
Antigua's English Harbour is historically significant (Nelson's Dockyard) and a great base for Big Game!
03
Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —English Harbour (Charter-Basis, Big Game, historisch!)
- —North Coast (Wahoo, Dorado, Reef)
- —Barbuda (Bonefish-Flats!, remote Schwesterinsel)
- —Cades Reef (Reef fishing, Snapper)
- —Offshore Banks (Blue Marlin, Yellowfin)
Freshwater
No significant freshwater bodies.
Saltwater
365 beaches! Caribbean and Atlantic. Barbuda for Bonefish flats.
Starting from1,400 USD / day
Best season: Marlin: April-September. Wahoo: November-March. Dorado: November-May. Year-round!
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Practical Information
- Equipment
- Charter boats provide equipment. Tackle shops in St. John's.
- Fishing guides
- Big Game Charter: 600-1,400 USD/day. Barbuda Bonefish: 400-600 USD/day.
- Transport
- Direct flights to Antigua (from UK, USA, Canada). Ferry/flight to Barbuda.
- Safety
- Very safe. Sun protection. Hurricane season: June-November.
- Customs & taking fish home
- Visa-free for EU citizens (90 days). Fishing equipment allowed.
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Cost Overview
License fees
NO license needed — completely free!
Guide prices
Big Game: 600-1,400 USD/day. Barbuda: 400-600 USD.
Daily budget
Budget: 80-150 USD (Shore). Big Game: 300-600 USD/person.
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