Asia
Fishing in
Taiwan 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
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·Taiwan23.70°, 120.96°
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- Yes
- Where to apply?
- At the Fisheries Agency or through local fishing clubs. Coastal fishing often free.
- Cost
- Freshwater: From 200-500 TWD (~6-15 EUR). Coast: Often free.
- Validity
- Day or annual tickets
- Available online?
- Yes
Taiwan has a huge fishing culture — similar to Japan! Jigging and popping are extremely popular. The island lies on the Kuroshio Current (warm ocean current) — perfect for Big Game. Black Marlin off the east coast!
Book fishing tours in Taiwan
Guided tours with local experts — recommended by locals
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Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- Some river mouths: Seasonal closed periods. Coast: Few restrictions.
- Catch limits
- Moderate limits. Species-specific minimum sizes.
- Prohibited methods
- Dynamite, poison prohibited. Harbor fishing partially restricted.
- Catch & Release
- Increasingly for GT and Marlin. Jigging scene promotes C&R.
Taiwan lies on the Kuroshio Current — one of the strongest warm ocean currents in the world. This brings Marlin, GT and tuna right up to the coast!
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Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Green Island/Ludao (GT Popping, Marlin & Gelbflossen-Thunfisch)
- —Kenting (Jigging-Hotspot an der Südspitze für Amberjack)
- —Penghu-Islands (Reef fishing and huge Tintenfisch-Vorkommen)
- —Hualien (Big Game an der East Coast direkt am Kuroshio-Strom)
- —Sun Moon Lake (Freshwater-Fishing auf asiatische Karpfenarten)
Target fish
Freshwater
Mountain lakes and rivers with carp and perch. Sun Moon Lake popular.
Saltwater
Kuroshio Current! GT, Marlin, tuna. Jigging paradise. 1,566 km coastline.
Starting from700 USD / day
Best season: GT/Marlin: April-October. Jigging: Year-round. South tip: Spring optimal.
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Practical Information
- Equipment
- EXCELLENT tackle shops! Taiwanese and Japanese brands. World-class jigging equipment.
- Fishing guides
- GT Charter: 300-700 USD/day. Jigging: 200-500 USD. Coastal fishing: 100-200 USD.
- Transport
- Flights to Taipei. HSR (high-speed rail). Domestic flights. Rental cars.
- Safety
- Very safe. Typhoon season: July-October. Earthquakes possible. Heat in summer.
- Customs & taking fish home
- Visa-free for EU citizens (90 days). Fishing equipment permitted.
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Cost Overview
License fees
Coast: Often free. Freshwater: 6-15 EUR.
Guide prices
100-700 USD/day depending on species.
Daily budget
Budget: 40-80 USD. Charter: 150-400 USD/person.
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