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Fishing in
Trinidad and Tobago 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
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·Trinidad and Tobago10.69°, -61.22°
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- Yes
- Where to apply?
- Via charter boat operators or the Fisheries Division.
- Cost
- Sports fishing permit: From 100-200 TTD (~15-30 USD). Included in charter price.
- Validity
- For the duration of the tour
- Available online?
- No
Trinidad and Tobago lies directly off the coast of Venezuela and offers unique fishing. Tarpon in the mangroves, wahoo and blue marlin offshore. Tobago is quieter and more touristy.
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Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- No general closed seasons for sport anglers.
- Catch limits
- Moderate limits. Tarpon: C&R recommended. Billfish: C&R standard.
- Prohibited methods
- Dynamite prohibited. Spearfishing regulated.
- Catch & Release
- Standard for tarpon and billfish.
Trinidad has unique mangrove systems where tarpon and snook hunt in brackish water. The Orinoco discharge brings nutrient-rich water!
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Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Buccoo Reef, Tobago (Reef fishing, Wahoo)
- —Gulf of Paria, Trinidad (Tarpon, Snook, Mangroves)
- —North Coast Trinidad (Blue Marlin, Wahoo)
- —Charlotteville, Tobago (Big Game, remote)
- —Caroni Swamp (Tarpon, Mangroves, Scarlet Iup to!)
Freshwater
Little freshwater fishing. Mangroves and brackish water dominate.
Saltwater
Caribbean and Atlantic. Orinoco proximity brings nutrients. Tarpon in mangroves legendary!
Starting from400 USD / day
Best season: Big game: January-June. Tarpon: Year-round. Wahoo: November-April.
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Practical Information
- Equipment
- Charter boats provide equipment. Tobago has good operators.
- Fishing guides
- Big game charter: 400-1,000 USD/day. Tarpon guide: 200-400 USD/day.
- Transport
- Flights to Port of Spain (Trinidad) or Tobago. Ferry between islands.
- Safety
- Tobago: Very safe. Trinidad: Tourist areas safe, caution in Port of Spain at night.
- Customs & taking fish home
- Visa-free for EU citizens (90 days). Fishing equipment allowed.
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Cost Overview
License fees
15-30 USD (included in charter price).
Guide prices
Tarpon: 200-400 USD/day. Big game: 400-1,000 USD/day.
Daily budget
Budget: 80-150 USD. Big game: 200-500 USD/person.
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