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Fishing in
Indonesia 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
🌙Fishing Times 2026Best fishing times
·Indonesia-0.79°, 113.92°
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- Yes
- Where to apply?
- e-Mancing Portal (emancing.kkp.go.id)
- Cost
- 500,000 IDR (approx. 27 EUR) for foreigners (1-15 days) / 750,000 IDR (>15-30 days)
- Validity
- 1-30 days
- Available online?
- Yes
New quota regulation since 2025. Authorities focus mainly on commercial illegal fishing.
Buy fishing license for Indonesia online
Official authority website
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Guided tours with local experts — recommended by locals
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Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- October-December in FMA 714 and additional area closures. Spawning grounds and nursery areas protected year-round.
- Catch limits
- Maximum 100 kg or 50 fish per boat and fishing day. Quota regulation in effect since early 2025.
- Prohibited methods
- Protected species and CITES Appendix species prohibited. All other fish species allowed.
- Catch & Release
- Not explicitly mentioned. Recreational fishing lightly regulated.
Indonesia offers incredible diversity — 17,000 islands! Many waters are barely fished. Strictly respect nature reserves.
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Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Flores Sea / Komodo (Giant Trevally, Deep-sea fish)
- —Weh Island - Aceh (Dogtooth Tuna, Giant Trevally, Grouper, Ruby Snapper, Marlin)
- —Raja Ampat - Papua (UNESCO-Welterbe with über 1.500 fish species, Korallenarten)
- —Bali - Nusa Penida (Marlin, Giant Trevally, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi-Mahi)
- —Lake Toba - Sumatra (Größter Volcanic lake, Giant Snakehead, Asahan River)
Target fish
Freshwater
Lake Toba (Sumatra) - World's largest volcanic lake with rich fish populations and Giant Snakehead
Saltwater
Flores Sea, Weh Island, Raja Ampat, Bali - Nusa Penida, coastal waters nationwide
Starting from100 USD / day
Best season: Coastal waters: May-September (calmer seas, higher fish activity). Raja Ampat: October-April. Yellowfin Tuna: May-October in deep waters. Dogtooth Tuna: year-round around reefs.
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Practical Information
- Equipment
- For reef fishing: 6-7 ft saltwater rod for 20-50 lb line, 4000-6000 reel, 40-65 lb braided line with fluorocarbon leader. Baits: squid and live shrimp. Most charters provide equipment.
- Fishing guides
- Fishing guides available for daily trips. Sport fishing charters in Bali: half-day trip 150-300 USD. Multi-day liveaboard (7 nights, Raja Ampat): 3,000-5,000 USD.
- Transport
- Major airports: Jakarta, Denpasar (Bali), Sorong (Raja Ampat). Passport must be valid for 6 months. Tourist visa: 500,000 IDR (cash).
- Safety
- Raja Ampat: National park fee 75 USD per person. Check passport validity. Standard safety equipment on charter boats.
- Customs & taking fish home
- Caught fish can be prepared locally (<1 USD / 50,000 IDR). Observe import/export regulations for commercial quantities.
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Cost Overview
License fees
500,000 IDR (approx. 27 EUR) for foreigners, 1-15 days / 750,000 IDR for >15-30 days
Guide prices
50-100 USD per day for fishing guides
Daily budget
150-250 USD (including accommodation 20-50 USD/night, food, activities)
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