Oceania
Fishing in
Micronesia 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
🌙Fishing Times 2026Best fishing times
·Micronesia7.43°, 150.55°
01
Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- No
- 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!
Book fishing tours in Micronesia
Guided tours with local experts — recommended by locals
02
Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- No formal closed seasons.
- Catch limits
- No strict limits. C&R recommended.
- Prohibited methods
- Dynamite prohibited. Respect local taboos.
- Catch & Release
- Recommended for GT and billfish.
Micronesia has the sunken Japanese war fleet in Chuuk Lagoon — diving and fishing over WW2 wrecks!
03
Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Chuuk-Lagoon (WW2-Wracks + GT and Thunfisch)
- —Pohnpei (Blue Marlin + Sailfish an den Außenriffen)
- —Kosrae (Unberührte Reefs + Giant Trevally)
- —Yap (Manta Ray-Region + erstklassiges Big Game Fishing)
- —Outer Islands (Abgelegene Atolle + enorme speciesvielfalt)
Freshwater
No noteworthy freshwater waters.
Saltwater
607 islands in 2.6 million km² of the Pacific! Atolls, reefs, open ocean. Barely fished!
Starting from100 USD / day
Best season: All year round! Dry season: December-April optimal. Pay attention to typhoon season.
04
Practical Information
- Equipment
- Hardly available locally. Own equipment MANDATORY! Charters have basic equipment.
- Fishing guides
- Charter: 200-500 USD/day. Local boat: 50-100 USD.
- Transport
- Flights to Chuuk, Pohnpei, Yap or Kosrae (via Guam). United Island Hopper!
- Safety
- Safe. Remote! Medical care minimal. Currents. Typhoons possible.
- Customs & taking fish home
- Visa-free for EU citizens (30 days). USD as currency.
05
Cost Overview
License fees
NO license required — completely free!
Guide prices
Local boat: 50-100 USD. Charter: 200-500 USD/day.
Daily budget
Budget: 60-120 USD. Charter: 150-300 USD/person.
Read blog article →
Detailed guide: Fishing in Micronesia
Equipment
Recommended fishing equipment
View equipment for Micronesia →
Flights
Compare and book cheap flights to Micronesia with Kiwi.com
Compare flights →
Airport Transfer
Pre-booked transfer from the airport to your hotel or fishing charter
Book transfer →
Mobile Data
eSIM for 150+ countries — no roaming fees
Get eSIM →
Data not correct?
Help us keep this page up to date — report outdated or incorrect information
More Countries
Discover.
Papua New Guinea
Oceania
Cook Islands
Oceania
Antarctica
Oceania
Palau
Oceania
Tonga
Oceania
Solomon Islands
Oceania
Samoa
Oceania
Vanuatu
Oceania
Australia
Oceania
Fiji
Oceania
Kiribati
Oceania
Marshall Islands
Oceania
New Zealand
Oceania
New Caledonia
Oceania
Costa Rica
North America
Gabon
Africa
Tanzania
Africa
Armenia
Europe
Mexico
North America
Belgium
Europe
Don't miss any fishing tips!
Get the best fishing destination recommendations weekly in your inbox.
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.