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Africa · Fishing World Guide
Cape Verde.
Fishing Cape Verde 2026 - Blue Marlin, Atlantic & Volcano Islands
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target species
Yes
license needed
Jan–Nov
best season
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Do you need a license?
License
Yes.
Sport fishing permit: Included in the charter price.
›All license details
- 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.
When to go?
The season at a glance.
Best season
Marlin: May-October (Peak: July-September). Wahoo/Dorado: Year-round. Tuna: November-May.
Where to fish?
The top waters.
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Sal & Boa Vista: Top destinations for Big Game Fishing with good tourist infrastructure.
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Santo Antão: Known for excellent coastal and vertical fishing.
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São Nicolau: Notorious for large Marlin schools and untouched conditions.
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Maio: Considered a secret tip for shore fishing for Sharks and Big Game.
What's biting?
Your target species.
›+4 more species
Yellowfin TunaBigeye TunaSailfishSharks
The rules.
Four things you need to know.
Closed seasons
Closed seasons
No general closed seasons.
Catch limits
Catch limits
Marlin: Catch-and-Release standard. Table fish: Moderate limits.
Prohibited methods
Prohibited methods
Dynamite forbidden. Sustainable fishing promoted.
Catch & release
Catch & release
Standard for marlin and sailfish.
What does it cost?
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License
Included in the charter price.
300-600 €
Guide per day
Half Day: 300-600 EUR. Full Day: 500-1.200 EUR.
100-200 €
Daily budget
Budget: 100-200 EUR. Big Game: 300-600 EUR/day per person.
Bite times
The best fishing times — free.
Best fishing times
·Cape Verde16.00°, -24.01°
Plan your trip.
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Fishing trips in Cape Verde
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Cape Verde Fishing Charters
8 seats40 ft
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CVS Fishing
4 seats23 ft
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200 €
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Boat Trips & Fishing – Boa Vista
4 seats22 ft
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Trip types in Cape Verde
All the details
The fine print.
License in detail
Via charter boat providers. Permits included in the charter price. — 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.
Rules in detail
Cape Verde is one of the best marlin fisheries in the Atlantic! The islands are located in the Gulf Stream — perfect conditions.
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!
Equipment
Charter boats provide everything. Own equipment optional.
Guides
Big Game Charter: 500-1.200 EUR/day. Half Day: 300-600 EUR.
Getting there
Flights to Sal or Sao Vicente. Inter-island flights. Ferries.
Safety
Safe travel destination. Strong sun. Seas can be rough.
Customs & fish export
Visa-free for EU citizens (30 days). Fishing equipment permitted.
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All information without guarantee. Always check with the official local authorities. Not legal advice. Last updated: April 10, 2026
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