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Bedok Reservoir
Peacock Bass + urban hotspot
Asia · Fishing World Guide
Singapore.
Fishing in Singapore 2026: Permits, Best Spots, Charters & Costs
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target species
Yes
license needed
Year-round
best season
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Do you need a license?
License
Yes.
Freshwater license: From 3 SGD (~2 EUR). Coast: Free.
›All license details
- Where to apply?
- PUB license for freshwater online. Coast: Mostly free.
- Cost
- Freshwater license: From 3 SGD (~2 EUR). Coast: Free.
- Validity
- Day or monthly tickets
- Available online?
- Yes
Singapore — the city-state — offers surprising fishing! Reservoirs with Peacock Bass (stocked!), coastal fishing for Barramundi and Queenfish, and pay lakes. 5.5 million people on 730 km² — and still good fishing!
When to go?
The season at a glance.
Best season
Year-round (tropical, always warm!). Northeast monsoon: Nov-Jan (more coastal fish).
Where to fish?
The top waters.
02 ·
Marina Reservoir
City skyline + Barramundi
03 ·
Jurong Lake
Peacock Bass + family friendly
04 ·
Bedok Jetty
Saltwater classic for Mackerel & Ray
05 ·
Pulau Ubin
Wild fishing + Barramundi in Mangroves
What's biting?
Your target species.
The rules.
Four things you need to know.
Closed seasons
Closed seasons
No general closed seasons.
Catch limits
Catch limits
Reservoirs: C&R only! Coast: Moderate limits.
Prohibited methods
Prohibited methods
Reservoirs: Only certain methods. Nets prohibited.
Catch & release
Catch & release
Mandatory in reservoirs! Standard on the coast.
What does it cost?
2 €
License
Reservoirs: 2 EUR. Coast: Free. Pay ponds: 15-40 SGD.
200
Guide per day
200-700 SGD/day.
30
Daily budget
Budget: 30-60 SGD (reservoir). Charter: 150-350 SGD/person.
Bite times
The best fishing times — free.
Best fishing times
·Singapore1.35°, 103.82°
🎣 Live catches in singapur
2 verified catches
Not enough data (2 catches)
Bite-time forecast appears from 5 catches.
Plan your trip.
Everything in one place.
All the details
The fine print.
License in detail
PUB license for freshwater online. Coast: Mostly free. — Singapore — the city-state — offers surprising fishing! Reservoirs with Peacock Bass (stocked!), coastal fishing for Barramundi and Queenfish, and pay lakes. 5.5 million people on 730 km² — and still good fishing!
Rules in detail
Singapore has strict rules for clean waters. Reservoirs are drinking water reservoirs — therefore only C&R!
Freshwater
Reservoirs in the middle of the city with Peacock Bass! Pay ponds.
Saltwater
Coast all around. Changi, East Coast Park. GT and Queenfish in front of the skyscrapers!
Equipment
Excellent tackle shops (Fishing Tackle Shops in many malls!).
Guides
Coastal guide: 200-400 SGD/day. Charter: 300-700 SGD.
Getting there
World's best airport (Changi!). MRT everywhere. Taxi/Grab.
Safety
One of the safest countries in the world! Extremely clean. Chewing gum prohibited.
Customs & fish export
Visa-free for EU citizens (90 days). Fishing equipment allowed. Do NOT import chewing gum!
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All information without guarantee. Always check with the official local authorities. Not legal advice. Last updated: April 11, 2026
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