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Fishing in
Fiji 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
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·Fiji-17.71°, 178.07°
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- No
- Where to apply?
- No fishing license required for tourists. Charter boats and resorts organize everything.
- Cost
- Free. Fishing excursions can be booked through resorts.
- Validity
- Not applicable
- Available online?
- No
Fiji does not require a fishing license from tourists. Fishing is organized through resorts and charter boats. The waters are completely untouched — 330 islands offer endless opportunities from flats to deep sea!
Book fishing tours in Fiji
Guided tours with local experts — recommended by locals
02
Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- No general closed seasons. Respect Marine Reserves (Tabu Areas) — no fishing!
- Catch limits
- No strict limits for tourists. Catch-and-release recommended.
- Prohibited methods
- Dynamite and poison forbidden. In Tabu Areas: No fishing of any kind.
- Catch & Release
- Recommended, especially for GT and billfish.
Fiji has a traditional tabu system — certain reef areas are sacred and must not be fished. This protects stocks effectively!
03
Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Kadavu (GT, Wahoo, unberührt)
- —Yasawa-Islands (Flats, GT, Reef fishing)
- —Viti Levu (Charter-Basis, Big Game)
- —Bligh Water (Marlin, Sailfish)
- —Taveuni (Regenbogenriff, Tuna)
Freshwater
Some rivers on the main islands with introduced tilapia. Not the main reason for a trip.
Saltwater
330 islands in the South Pacific! Reefs, drop-offs, flats and open ocean. Hardly fished!
Starting from100 USD / day
Best season: Year-round! Big game: October-April. GT: Year-round. Calmest seas: May-October.
04
Practical Information
- Equipment
- Resorts and charters provide everything. Own GT/popping equipment recommended.
- Fishing guides
- Resort excursion: 200-500 USD/day. Charter: 400-1,000 USD/day. Village boat: 50-100 USD.
- Transport
- Flights to Nadi or Suva. Small planes and boats to the islands.
- Safety
- Tropical sun! Corals and sea urchins. Currents in passages. Cyclone season: November-April.
- Customs & taking fish home
- Fishing equipment allowed. Do not export corals. Biosecurity check on entry.
05
Cost Overview
License fees
NO license needed — completely free!
Guide prices
Village boat: 50-100 USD/day. Resort charter: 200-500 USD/day. Big game: 400-1,000 USD/day.
Daily budget
Budget: 100-200 USD (simple resort). Premium: 400-800 USD/day (island lodge).
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