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English Harbour
charter basebig gamehistoric!
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Antigua and Barbuda.
Fishing in Antigua and Barbuda 2026 — Licenses, Regulations & Best Spots
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target species
No
license needed
Mar–Nov
best season
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Do you need a license?
License
No.
Free.
›All license details
- 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!
When to go?
The season at a glance.
Best season
Marlin: April-September. Wahoo: November-March. Dorado: November-May. Year-round!
Where to fish?
The top waters.
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North Coast
WahooDoradoreef
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Barbuda
bonefish flats!remote sister island
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Cades Reef
reef fishingSnapper
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Offshore Banks
Blue MarlinYellowfin
What's biting?
Your target species.
The rules.
Four things you need to know.
Closed seasons
Closed seasons
No general closed seasons for recreational anglers.
Catch limits
Catch limits
Billfish: C&R recommended. Edible fish: Moderate limits.
Prohibited methods
Prohibited methods
Dynamite fishing prohibited. Spearfishing restricted.
Catch & release
Catch & release
Increasingly practiced for Marlin and Sailfish.
What does it cost?
0 €
License
NO license needed — completely free!
600-1,400 USD
Guide per day
Big Game: 600-1,400 USD/day. Barbuda: 400-600 USD.
80-150 USD
Daily budget
Budget: 80-150 USD (Shore). Big Game: 300-600 USD/person.
Bite times
The best fishing times — free.
Best fishing times
·Antigua and Barbuda17.06°, -61.80°
🎣 Live catches in antigua
4 verified catches
Not enough data (4 catches)
Bite-time forecast appears from 5 catches.
Plan your trip.
Everything in one place.
Fishing trips in Antigua and Barbuda
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FalmouthAntigua and Barbuda
Double Header Sportfishing
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English HarbourAntigua and Barbuda
H2O
4 seats26 ft
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Mystic Amara Fishing Charters
6 seats31 ft
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Trip types in Antigua and Barbuda
All the details
The fine print.
License in detail
No fishing license for tourists. Charter boats have commercial licenses. — 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!
Rules in detail
Antigua's English Harbour is historically significant (Nelson's Dockyard) and a great base for Big Game!
Freshwater
No significant freshwater bodies.
Saltwater
365 beaches! Caribbean and Atlantic. Barbuda for Bonefish flats.
Equipment
Charter boats provide equipment. Tackle shops in St. John's.
Guides
Big Game Charter: 600-1,400 USD/day. Barbuda Bonefish: 400-600 USD/day.
Getting there
Direct flights to Antigua (from UK, USA, Canada). Ferry/flight to Barbuda.
Safety
Very safe. Sun protection. Hurricane season: June-November.
Customs & fish export
Visa-free for EU citizens (90 days). Fishing equipment allowed.
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All information without guarantee. Always check with the official local authorities. Not legal advice. Last updated: April 5, 2026
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