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Buccoo Reef, Tobago
Reef FishingWahoo
North America · Fishing World Guide
Trinidad and Tobago.
Fishing in Trinidad and Tobago 2026 — Licenses, Regulations & Best Spots
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target species
Yes
license needed
Jan–Nov
best season
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Do you need a license?
License
Yes.
Sports fishing permit: From 100-200 TTD (~15-30 USD). Included in charter price.
›All license details
- 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.
When to go?
The season at a glance.
Best season
Big game: January-June. Tarpon: Year-round. Wahoo: November-April.
Where to fish?
The top waters.
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Gulf of Paria, Trinidad
TarponSnookMangroves
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North Coast Trinidad
Blue MarlinWahoo
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Charlotteville, Tobago
Big GameRemote
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Caroni Swamp
TarponMangrovesScarlet Ibis!
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.
Catch limits
Catch limits
Moderate limits. Tarpon: C&R recommended. Billfish: C&R standard.
Prohibited methods
Prohibited methods
Dynamite prohibited. Spearfishing regulated.
Catch & release
Catch & release
Standard for tarpon and billfish.
What does it cost?
15-30 USD
License
15-30 USD (included in charter price).
200-400 USD
Guide per day
Tarpon: 200-400 USD/day. Big game: 400-1,000 USD/day.
80-150 USD
Daily budget
Budget: 80-150 USD. Big game: 200-500 USD/person.
Bite times
The best fishing times — free.
Best fishing times
·Trinidad and Tobago10.69°, -61.22°
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All the details
The fine print.
License in detail
Via charter boat operators or the Fisheries Division. — 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.
Rules in detail
Trinidad has unique mangrove systems where tarpon and snook hunt in brackish water. The Orinoco discharge brings nutrient-rich water!
Freshwater
Little freshwater fishing. Mangroves and brackish water dominate.
Saltwater
Caribbean and Atlantic. Orinoco proximity brings nutrients. Tarpon in mangroves legendary!
Equipment
Charter boats provide equipment. Tobago has good operators.
Guides
Big game charter: 400-1,000 USD/day. Tarpon guide: 200-400 USD/day.
Getting there
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 & fish export
Visa-free for EU citizens (90 days). Fishing equipment allowed.
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All information without guarantee. Always check with the official local authorities. Not legal advice. Last updated: April 2, 2026
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