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Chuuk Lagoon
WW2 wrecks + GT and Tuna
Oceania · Fishing World Guide
Micronesia.
Fishing in Micronesia 2026: Permits, Best Spots, Charters & Costs
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target species
No
license needed
Year-round
best season
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Do you need a license?
License
No.
Free.
›All license details
- Where to apply?
- No formal fishing license for tourists.
- Cost
- Free.
- Validity
- Not applicable
- Available online?
- No
The Federated States of Micronesia consist of 607 islands scattered over 2.6 million km² of the Pacific! No license required. GT, marlin and tuna in completely untouched waters. One of the least visited countries in the world!
When to go?
The season at a glance.
Best season
All year round! Dry season: December-April optimal. Pay attention to typhoon season.
Where to fish?
The top waters.
02 ·
Pohnpei
Blue Marlin + Sailfish at the outer reefs
03 ·
Kosrae
Pristine reefs + Giant Trevally
04 ·
Yap
Manta Ray region + first-class Big Game fishing
05 ·
Outer Islands
Remote atolls + enormous species diversity
What's biting?
Your target species.
The rules.
Four things you need to know.
Closed seasons
Closed seasons
No formal closed seasons.
Catch limits
Catch limits
No strict limits. C&R recommended.
Prohibited methods
Prohibited methods
Dynamite prohibited. Respect local taboos.
Catch & release
Catch & release
Recommended for GT and billfish.
What does it cost?
0 €
License
NO license required — completely free!
50-100 USD
Guide per day
Local boat: 50-100 USD. Charter: 200-500 USD/day.
60-120 USD
Daily budget
Budget: 60-120 USD. Charter: 150-300 USD/person.
Bite times
The best fishing times — free.
Best fishing times
·Micronesia7.43°, 150.55°
🎣 Live catches in mikronesien
1 verified catches
Not enough data (1 catches)
Bite-time forecast appears from 5 catches.
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Everything in one place.
All the details
The fine print.
License in detail
No formal fishing license for tourists. — The Federated States of Micronesia consist of 607 islands scattered over 2.6 million km² of the Pacific! No license required. GT, marlin and tuna in completely untouched waters. One of the least visited countries in the world!
Rules in detail
Micronesia has the sunken Japanese war fleet in Chuuk Lagoon — diving and fishing over WW2 wrecks!
Freshwater
No noteworthy freshwater waters.
Saltwater
607 islands in 2.6 million km² of the Pacific! Atolls, reefs, open ocean. Barely fished!
Equipment
Hardly available locally. Own equipment MANDATORY! Charters have basic equipment.
Guides
Charter: 200-500 USD/day. Local boat: 50-100 USD.
Getting there
Flights to Chuuk, Pohnpei, Yap or Kosrae (via Guam). United Island Hopper!
Safety
Safe. Remote! Medical care minimal. Currents. Typhoons possible.
Customs & fish export
Visa-free for EU citizens (30 days). USD as currency.
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All information without guarantee. Always check with the official local authorities. Not legal advice. Last updated: April 22, 2026
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