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Fishing in
Bermuda 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
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·Bermuda32.32°, -64.76°
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- No
- Where to apply?
- No fishing license required for tourists. Charter boats have commercial licenses.
- Cost
- Free. Fishing trips can be booked through providers.
- Validity
- Not applicable
- Available online?
- No
Bermuda doesn't require a fishing license! The island is located in the middle of the Atlantic (1,000 km off the US coast) and is surrounded by deep water with big game fish. Wahoo capital of the world! British Overseas Territory with British charm.
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Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- No general closed seasons. Lobster: September-March.
- Catch limits
- Moderate limits. Wahoo: 4/boat/day. Marlin: C&R recommended.
- Prohibited methods
- Spearfishing with breathing apparatus prohibited. Nets prohibited.
- Catch & Release
- Increasingly practiced for marlin. Wahoo is traditionally kept.
Bermuda is THE wahoo destination in the world! The Bermuda Triangle also offers blue marlin, yellowfin, and sea turtles (protected!).
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Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Challenger Bank (Wahoo-Hotspot, 15 km SW)
- —Argus Bank (Big Game, Marlin)
- —South Shore Reefs (Reef fishing, Snapper)
- —North Rock (Barracuda, Amberjack)
- —Bermuda Triangle (Tiefes Wasser, alles möglich!)
Freshwater
No freshwater bodies (small island).
Saltwater
Right in the middle of the Atlantic! Deep water (1,000m+) just a few km away. Wahoo paradise!
Starting from1,200 USD / day
Best season: Wahoo: October-May (peak: Nov-Jan). Marlin: May-October. Possible year-round.
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Practical Information
- Equipment
- Charter boats provide top equipment. Tackle shops in Hamilton.
- Fishing guides
- Half day charter: 800-1,200 USD. Full day: 1,200-2,000 USD. Premium!
- Transport
- Direct flights from USA (2h), UK and Canada. Scooter/bus on the island. No rental cars!
- Safety
- Very safe. Expensive island. Sun protection. Watch for offshore currents.
- Customs & taking fish home
- British Overseas Territory. No visa for EU citizens. Fishing equipment allowed.
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Cost Overview
License fees
NO license required — completely free!
Guide prices
Half day: 800-1,200 USD. Full day: 1,200-2,000 USD. Bermuda is expensive!
Daily budget
Budget difficult: 200-400 USD. Big game: 400-800 USD/person.
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