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Rock Islands
GTUNESCO300+ limestone islands!
Oceania · Fishing World Guide
Palau.
Fishing Palau 2026 - GT, Rock Islands & first shark sanctuary
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target species
Yes
license needed
Year-round
best season
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Do you need a license?
License
Yes.
Fishing Permit: 20-50 USD. Included in charter price.
›All license details
- Where to apply?
- Via charter boat providers. Fishing Permit at the Bureau of Marine Resources.
- Cost
- Fishing Permit: 20-50 USD. Included in charter price.
- Validity
- For the duration of the trip
- Available online?
- No
Palau is a diving AND fishing paradise in the western Pacific! 340 islands with some of the healthiest reefs in the world. GT popping, Dogtooth Tuna and Big Game in crystal clear water. Strict conservation laws!
When to go?
The season at a glance.
Best season
GT: year-round! Big Game: October-May. Dry season: best October-April.
Where to fish?
The top waters.
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Peleliu
Big GameMarlinhistoric WW2
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Kayangel Atoll
northernmost atollGTuntouched
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Ngemelis
Blue CornerDiving + Jigging
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Koror
Charter basedrop-off nearby
What's biting?
Your target species.
The rules.
Four things you need to know.
Closed seasons
Closed seasons
Grouper: closed season during spawning. Bumphead Parrotfish: protected!
Catch limits
Catch limits
Strict limits! Palau consistently protects its marine fauna.
Prohibited methods
Prohibited methods
Spearfishing restricted. Shark Sanctuary (no shark fishing!). Superbloecke: No-Take zones.
Catch & release
Catch & release
Standard for GT and Big Game. Palau is a C&R pioneer in the Pacific.
What does it cost?
20-50 USD
License
20-50 USD + entry environmental fee 100 USD!
400-800 USD
Guide per day
GT: 400-800 USD/day. Big Game: 600-1,200 USD/day.
100-200 USD
Daily budget
Budget: 100-200 USD. Charter: 300-600 USD/person.
Bite times
The best fishing times — free.
Best fishing times
·Palau7.51°, 134.58°
🎣 Live catches in palau
1 verified catches
Not enough data (1 catches)
Bite-time forecast appears from 5 catches.
Plan your trip.
Everything in one place.
All the details
The fine print.
License in detail
Via charter boat providers. Fishing Permit at the Bureau of Marine Resources. — Palau is a diving AND fishing paradise in the western Pacific! 340 islands with some of the healthiest reefs in the world. GT popping, Dogtooth Tuna and Big Game in crystal clear water. Strict conservation laws!
Rules in detail
Palau established the FIRST national shark sanctuary in the world (2009)! 600,000 km² of protected sea. 80% of the waters are Marine Sanctuary!
Freshwater
No notable freshwater waters.
Saltwater
340 islands with the healthiest reefs in the world! Crystal clear water. Marine Sanctuary!
Equipment
Charters provide equipment. Own GT rods recommended.
Guides
GT Charter: 400-800 USD/day. Big Game: 600-1,200 USD/day.
Getting there
Flights to Koror (via Guam, Manila, Taipei). Boats between islands.
Safety
Safe. Strong currents in the channels (Blue Corner)! Sun protection. Jellyfish seasonally.
Customs & fish export
Visa-free for EU citizens (30 days). Pristine Paradise Environmental Fee: 100 USD on entry!
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All information without guarantee. Always check with the official local authorities. Not legal advice. Last updated: April 10, 2026
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