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Fishing in
New Caledonia 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
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·New Caledonia-20.90°, 165.62°
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- Yes
- Where to apply?
- Through charter boat providers or the Province Sud/Nord fisheries authority.
- Cost
- Sport fishing permit: From 2,000-5,000 XPF (~17-42 EUR). Included in charter price.
- Validity
- Daily or travel permit
- Available online?
- No
New Caledonia (France) has the largest lagoon system in the world — UNESCO World Heritage! The lagoon is 24,000 km² and offers incredible GT fishing, bonefish and big game. French standard of living in the South Pacific!
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Guided tours with local experts — recommended by locals
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Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- No general closed seasons. Observe marine reserves (Aires Marines Protegees)!
- Catch limits
- Moderate limits. Catch-and-release recommended for GT and billfish.
- Prohibited methods
- Spearfishing prohibited in reserves. Nets prohibited for recreational anglers.
- Catch & Release
- Increasingly standard for GT and bonefish.
The lagoon is as large as Belgium! Endless flats, reefs and channels. GT, bonefish and giant rays in crystal-clear water.
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Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Grande Terre Lagoon (Weltgrößtes Lagoonn-System with GT and Wahoo)
- —Ile des Pins (Spektakuläres Reef fishing auf Dogtooth Tuna)
- —Loyalty Islands (Unberührte Gewässer für GT and large pelagische species)
- —Nouméa (Zentrale Charter-Basis für Sportfischerei)
- —North Coast (Bonefish-Flats and einsame, fischreiche Reefkanten)
Freshwater
Limited freshwater fishing. Some rivers with black bass (introduced).
Saltwater
Largest lagoon system in the world! 24,000 km² of crystal-clear water. GT paradise!
Starting from400 EUR / day
Best season: All year round! GT: Best time September-December. Bonefish: October-April. Observe cyclone season.
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Practical Information
- Equipment
- Charters provide equipment. Bringing your own GT/bonefish equipment is recommended.
- Fishing guides
- Charter Noumea: 300-700 EUR/day. Flats guide: 250-400 EUR. Loyalty Islands: More expensive.
- Transport
- Flights to Noumea (via Tokyo, Auckland or Sydney). Domestic flights to the islands.
- Safety
- Sharks in the lagoon (but rarely aggressive). Cyclone season: November-April. Sun protection!
- Customs & taking fish home
- French overseas territory. EU citizens: No visa. Fishing equipment permitted.
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Cost Overview
License fees
17-42 EUR (included in charter price).
Guide prices
Flats: 250-400 EUR/day. Charter: 300-700 EUR/day.
Daily budget
Budget: 100-200 EUR. Premium: 300-700 EUR/day (French prices!).
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