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South Coast
Blue MarlinWahooDrop-off nearby
North America · Fishing World Guide
Curaçao.
Fishing in Curaçao 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. Fishing trips available through providers.
›All license details
- 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.
When to go?
The season at a glance.
Best season
Marlin: March-September. Wahoo: October-March. Dorado: November-May. Year-round!
Where to fish?
The top waters.
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Willemstad
Charter Baseversatile
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Spanish Water
TarponSnooksheltered bay
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Westpunt
Coastal fishingReef
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Klein Curacao
uninhabitedGTBarracuda
What's biting?
Your target species.
The rules.
Four things you need to know.
Closed seasons
Closed seasons
No general closed seasons for sport anglers.
Catch limits
Catch limits
Moderate limits. Billfish: C&R recommended.
Prohibited methods
Prohibited methods
Spearfishing regulated. Nets prohibited for recreational anglers.
Catch & release
Catch & release
Increasingly practiced with Marlin and Sailfish.
What does it cost?
0 €
License
NO license needed — completely free!
400-700 USD
Guide per day
Half Day: 400-700 USD. Full Day: 700-1,200 USD.
80-150 USD
Daily budget
Budget: 80-150 USD (Shore). Big Game: 250-500 USD/Person.
Bite times
The best fishing times — free.
Best fishing times
·Curaçao12.17°, -68.98°
🎣 Live catches in curacao
1 verified catches
Not enough data (1 catches)
Bite-time forecast appears from 5 catches.
Plan your trip.
Everything in one place.
Fishing trips in Curaçao
Curated tours & charters with price and click data from our partner dashboards.
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726 €
Jan ThielCuraçao
YKnot Fishing Curacao APPROVED 45
10 seats45 ft
5.0 · 13 reviews
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511 €
Jan ThielCuraçao
YKnot Fishing Curacao Party Hooker
6 seats38 ft
4.9 · 277 reviews
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FishingBookerFrom
555 €
Jan ThielCuraçao
Wazapap Private Charters
6 seats46 ft
4.9 · 151 reviews
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All the details
The fine print.
License in detail
No fishing license for tourists. Charter boats have commercial licenses. — 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.
Rules in detail
Curaçao is only 65 km off Venezuela — the Orinoco discharge brings nutrients and large fish close to shore!
Freshwater
No freshwater bodies (dry island).
Saltwater
Caribbean with Orinoco influence. Deep water directly off shore. Colorful and warm!
Equipment
Charter boats provide equipment. Fishing shops in Willemstad.
Guides
Half Day Charter: 400-700 USD. Full Day: 700-1,200 USD.
Getting there
Direct flights from Amsterdam, USA and South America. Car rental on the island.
Safety
Very safe. Sun protection. Currents on the north coast.
Customs & fish export
Dutch territory (but not EU!). Visa-free for EU citizens. Fishing equipment allowed.
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All information without guarantee. Always check with the official local authorities. Not legal advice. Last updated: April 1, 2026
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