Africa
Fishing in
Cape Verde 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
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·Cape Verde16.00°, -24.01°
Trip types in Kap Verde
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- Yes
- Where to apply?
- Via charter boat providers. Permits included in the charter price.
- Cost
- Sport fishing permit: Included in the charter price.
- Validity
- For the duration of the tour
- Available online?
- No
Cape Verde is located in the middle of the Atlantic off the coast of West Africa and is a world-class destination for Blue Marlin! The islands offer year-round warm weather and rich waters.
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02
Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- No general closed seasons.
- Catch limits
- Marlin: Catch-and-Release standard. Table fish: Moderate limits.
- Prohibited methods
- Dynamite forbidden. Sustainable fishing promoted.
- Catch & Release
- Standard for marlin and sailfish.
Cape Verde is one of the best marlin fisheries in the Atlantic! The islands are located in the Gulf Stream — perfect conditions.
03
Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —São Vicente (Mindelo): Weltweites Zentrum für Blauen Marlin.
- —Sal & Boa Vista: Top-Destinationen für Big Game Fishing with guter touristischer Infrastruktur.
- —Santo Antão: Bekannt für ausgezeichnetes Coastn- and Vertikalangeln.
- —São Nicolau: Berüchtigt für large Marlin-Schwärme and unberührte Bedingungen.
- —Maio: Gilt als Geheimtipp für Shoreangeln auf Haie and Big Game.
Target fish
Freshwater
No significant freshwater bodies (dry volcanic islands).
Saltwater
10 islands in the middle of the Atlantic! Deep water right off the coast. Marlin hotspot!
Starting from600 EUR / day
Best season: Marlin: May-October (Peak: July-September). Wahoo/Dorado: Year-round. Tuna: November-May.
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Practical Information
- Equipment
- Charter boats provide everything. Own equipment optional.
- Fishing guides
- Big Game Charter: 500-1.200 EUR/day. Half Day: 300-600 EUR.
- Transport
- Flights to Sal or Sao Vicente. Inter-island flights. Ferries.
- Safety
- Safe travel destination. Strong sun. Seas can be rough.
- Customs & taking fish home
- Visa-free for EU citizens (30 days). Fishing equipment permitted.
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Cost Overview
License fees
Included in the charter price.
Guide prices
Half Day: 300-600 EUR. Full Day: 500-1.200 EUR.
Daily budget
Budget: 100-200 EUR. Big Game: 300-600 EUR/day per person.
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