Asia
Fishing in
Singapore 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
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·Singapore1.35°, 103.82°
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- Yes
- 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!
Buy fishing license for Singapore online
Official authority website
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Guided tours with local experts — recommended by locals
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Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- No general closed seasons.
- Catch limits
- Reservoirs: C&R only! Coast: Moderate limits.
- Prohibited methods
- Reservoirs: Only certain methods. Nets prohibited.
- Catch & Release
- Mandatory in reservoirs! Standard on the coast.
Singapore has strict rules for clean waters. Reservoirs are drinking water reservoirs — therefore only C&R!
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Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Bedok Reservoir (Peacock Bass + Urbaner Hotspot)
- —Marina Reservoir (City-Skyline + Barramandi)
- —Jurong Lake (Peacock Bass + Familienfreandlich)
- —Bedok Jetty (Saltwater-Klassiker für Makrelen & Rochen)
- —Pulau Ubin (Wildes Fishing + Barramandi in Mangroves)
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!
200-700 SGD/day.
Best season: Year-round (tropical, always warm!). Northeast monsoon: Nov-Jan (more coastal fish).
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Practical Information
- Equipment
- Excellent tackle shops (Fishing Tackle Shops in many malls!).
- Fishing guides
- Coastal guide: 200-400 SGD/day. Charter: 300-700 SGD.
- Transport
- World's best airport (Changi!). MRT everywhere. Taxi/Grab.
- Safety
- One of the safest countries in the world! Extremely clean. Chewing gum prohibited.
- Customs & taking fish home
- Visa-free for EU citizens (90 days). Fishing equipment allowed. Do NOT import chewing gum!
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Cost Overview
License fees
Reservoirs: 2 EUR. Coast: Free. Pay ponds: 15-40 SGD.
Guide prices
200-700 SGD/day.
Daily budget
Budget: 30-60 SGD (reservoir). Charter: 150-350 SGD/person.
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