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Fishing in
Dominican Republic 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
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·Dominican Republic18.74°, -70.16°
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- Yes
- Where to apply?
- Through charter boat operators or the Consejo Dominicano de Pesca y Acuicultura (CODOPESCA).
- Cost
- Sport fishing permit: From 20 USD. Often included in the charter price.
- Validity
- Daily or weekly permit
- Available online?
- No
The Dominican Republic offers excellent Big Game Fishing at affordable prices. Punta Cana and Cap Cana are the main centers. Most charter boats handle all permits.
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Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- No general closed seasons for sport anglers. Lobster: April-June.
- Catch limits
- Billfish: Catch-and-release. Food fish: Moderate limits.
- Prohibited methods
- Nets prohibited for sport anglers. Dynamite prohibited.
- Catch & Release
- Standard for marlin and sailfish. Actively promoted by charters.
Cap Cana Marina is the center for Big Game Fishing in the Caribbean. White marlin, blue marlin and sailfish right off the coast!
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Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Cap Cana/Punta Cana (Big Game, Marlin, Mahi-Mahi)
- —Mona Passage (Big Game, tiefes Wasser)
- —Samana Bay (Wahoo, Dorado, Humpback Whales!)
- —Bayahibe (Reef fishing, Barracuda)
- —Puerto Plata (North Coast, Dorado)
Freshwater
Some reservoirs with largemouth bass and tilapia. Not the main reason for a trip.
Saltwater
Caribbean and Atlantic! Big Game right off the coast. Short trips to the fishing grounds.
Starting from700 USD / day
Best season: Big Game: March-August. Dorado: November-May. Wahoo: Winter. Possible year-round!
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Practical Information
- Equipment
- Charter boats provide complete equipment. Own light equipment for coastal fishing.
- Fishing guides
- Big Game Charter: 500-1,500 USD/day (whole boat, 4-6 people). Half Day: 300-700 USD.
- Transport
- Direct flights to Punta Cana from Europe and USA. Resort transfer. Taxi/car rental.
- Safety
- Tourist areas safe. Sun protection. Watch currents. Seasickness on the open ocean.
- Customs & taking fish home
- Fishing equipment allowed. Tourist card (10 USD) on entry.
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Cost Overview
License fees
Approx. 20 USD (included in charter price)
Guide prices
Half Day Charter: 300-700 USD. Full Day: 500-1,500 USD (whole boat).
Daily budget
Budget: 80-150 USD (coastal fishing). Big Game: 200-500 USD/day per person.
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