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San Juan
Blue MarlinDrop-off 1 mile off coast!
North America · Fishing World Guide
Puerto Rico.
Fishing Puerto Rico 2026 - Blue Marlin Record, Peacock Bass & Caribbean
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target species
Yes
license needed
Mar–Nov
best season
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Do you need a license?
License
Yes.
Freshwater: From 6 USD. Saltwater boat: From 15 USD. Shore fishing sea: Free!
›All license details
- Where to apply?
- At the DNER (Departamento de Recursos Naturales y Ambientales). Saltwater from shore: Free!
- Cost
- Freshwater: From 6 USD. Saltwater boat: From 15 USD. Shore fishing sea: Free!
- Validity
- Annual license. Short-term for tourists.
- Available online?
- Yes
Puerto Rico is a US territory with world-class Big Game Fishing! San Juan is the Blue Marlin capital of the Caribbean. Saltwater fishing from shore is FREE. US citizens do not need a passport!
When to go?
The season at a glance.
Best season
Marlin: June-October. Wahoo: November-March. Dorado: November-May. All year round!
Where to fish?
The top waters.
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La Parguera
BioluminescenceTarponSnook
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Fajardo/Vieques
GTReef fishingIslands
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Lago Dos Bocas
Peacock Bassstocked!
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Rincon
WahooDoradoWest Coast
What's biting?
Your target species.
The rules.
Four things you need to know.
Closed seasons
Closed seasons
No general closed seasons for sport anglers. Freshwater: Some closed seasons.
Catch limits
Catch limits
Billfish: C&R recommended. Federal Bag Limits apply (NOAA). Freshwater: Moderate limits.
Prohibited methods
Prohibited methods
Federal US rules apply. Nets prohibited for recreational anglers.
Catch & release
Catch & release
Standard for Marlin. San Juan International Billfish Tournament: C&R.
What does it cost?
15 USD
License
Shore fishing sea: FREE! Boat: 15 USD. Freshwater: 6 USD.
300-500 USD
Guide per day
Inshore: 300-500 USD. Big Game: 600-2,000 USD/day.
60-120 USD
Daily budget
Budget: 60-120 USD (Shore). Big Game: 300-800 USD/person.
Bite times
The best fishing times — free.
Best fishing times
·Puerto Rico18.22°, -66.59°
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All the details
The fine print.
License in detail
At the DNER (Departamento de Recursos Naturales y Ambientales). Saltwater from shore: Free! — Puerto Rico is a US territory with world-class Big Game Fishing! San Juan is the Blue Marlin capital of the Caribbean. Saltwater fishing from shore is FREE. US citizens do not need a passport!
Rules in detail
Puerto Rico holds the Atlantic record for Blue Marlin (1,189 lbs/539 kg, 1992)! The Puerto Rico Trench is 8,376 m deep — the deepest point of the Atlantic — right off the coast!
Freshwater
Reservoirs with stocked Peacock Bass and Largemouth Bass! Lago Dos Bocas, Lago Guajataca.
Saltwater
Atlantic and Caribbean! Deepest point of the Atlantic right off the coast (Puerto Rico Trench).
Equipment
Excellent tackle shops (US standard). Bass Pro in San Juan. Everything available.
Guides
Big Game Charter: 600-2,000 USD/day. Inshore: 300-500 USD. Bass Guide: 200-400 USD.
Getting there
Direct flights from USA and Europe. Rental car. US infrastructure.
Safety
US territory. Safe in tourist areas. Pay attention to beach safety.
Customs & fish export
US territory! EU citizens need ESTA/visa like for the USA. No customs from USA.
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