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Fishing in
Curaçao 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
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·Curaçao12.17°, -68.98°
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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. Fishing trips available through providers.
- Validity
- Not applicable
- Available online?
- No
Curaçao is a Dutch Caribbean island (ABC Islands) directly off the coast of Venezuela. No license needed! Blue Marlin, Wahoo and Mahi-Mahi in warm Caribbean waters. Dutch and Papiamentu are the languages.
Book fishing tours in Curaçao
Guided tours with local experts — recommended by locals
02
Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- No general closed seasons for sport anglers.
- Catch limits
- Moderate limits. Billfish: C&R recommended.
- Prohibited methods
- Spearfishing regulated. Nets prohibited for recreational anglers.
- Catch & Release
- Increasingly practiced with Marlin and Sailfish.
Curaçao is only 65 km off Venezuela — the Orinoco discharge brings nutrients and large fish close to shore!
03
Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —South Coast (Blue Marlin, Wahoo, Drop-off nah)
- —Willemstad (Charter-Basis, vielseitig)
- —Spanish Water (Tarpon, Snook, geschützte Bay)
- —Westpunt (Coastnangeln, Reef)
- —Klein Curacao (unbewohnt, GT, Barracuda)
Freshwater
No freshwater bodies (dry island).
Saltwater
Caribbean with Orinoco influence. Deep water directly off shore. Colorful and warm!
Starting from700 USD / day
Best season: Marlin: March-September. Wahoo: October-March. Dorado: November-May. Year-round!
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Practical Information
- Equipment
- Charter boats provide equipment. Fishing shops in Willemstad.
- Fishing guides
- Half Day Charter: 400-700 USD. Full Day: 700-1,200 USD.
- Transport
- Direct flights from Amsterdam, USA and South America. Car rental on the island.
- Safety
- Very safe. Sun protection. Currents on the north coast.
- Customs & taking fish home
- Dutch territory (but not EU!). Visa-free for EU citizens. Fishing equipment allowed.
05
Cost Overview
License fees
NO license needed — completely free!
Guide prices
Half Day: 400-700 USD. Full Day: 700-1,200 USD.
Daily budget
Budget: 80-150 USD (Shore). Big Game: 250-500 USD/Person.
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