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Fishing in
Palau 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
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·Palau7.51°, 134.58°
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- Yes
- 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!
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Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- Grouper: closed season during spawning. Bumphead Parrotfish: protected!
- Catch limits
- Strict limits! Palau consistently protects its marine fauna.
- Prohibited methods
- Spearfishing restricted. Shark Sanctuary (no shark fishing!). Superbloecke: No-Take zones.
- Catch & Release
- Standard for GT and Big Game. Palau is a C&R pioneer in the Pacific.
Palau established the FIRST national shark sanctuary in the world (2009)! 600,000 km² of protected sea. 80% of the waters are Marine Sanctuary!
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Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Rock Islands (GT, UNESCO, 300+ Kalkstein-Islands!)
- —Peleliu (Big Game, Marlin, historisch WW2)
- —Kayangel Atoll (noerdlichstes Atoll, GT, unberührt)
- —Ngemelis (Blue Corner, Diving + Jigging)
- —Koror (Charter-Basis, Drop-off nah)
Freshwater
No notable freshwater waters.
Saltwater
340 islands with the healthiest reefs in the world! Crystal clear water. Marine Sanctuary!
Starting from800 USD / day
Best season: GT: year-round! Big Game: October-May. Dry season: best October-April.
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Practical Information
- Equipment
- Charters provide equipment. Own GT rods recommended.
- Fishing guides
- GT Charter: 400-800 USD/day. Big Game: 600-1,200 USD/day.
- Transport
- Flights to Koror (via Guam, Manila, Taipei). Boats between islands.
- Safety
- Safe. Strong currents in the channels (Blue Corner)! Sun protection. Jellyfish seasonally.
- Customs & taking fish home
- Visa-free for EU citizens (30 days). Pristine Paradise Environmental Fee: 100 USD on entry!
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Cost Overview
License fees
20-50 USD + entry environmental fee 100 USD!
Guide prices
GT: 400-800 USD/day. Big Game: 600-1,200 USD/day.
Daily budget
Budget: 100-200 USD. Charter: 300-600 USD/person.
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