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Fishing in
Turks and Caicos Islands 2026.
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·Turks and Caicos Islands21.69°, -71.80°
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- No
- Where to apply?
- No fishing license for tourists. Charter boats and guides have licenses.
- Cost
- Free of charge. Fishing excursions can be booked through resorts.
- Validity
- Not applicable
- Available online?
- No
Turks and Caicos is a British Overseas Territory with spectacular flats and the world's third-largest barrier reef! Bonefish flats are among the best in the Caribbean. No license required!
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Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- Lobster: April-July. Nassau Grouper: December-February. Conch: Seasonal.
- Catch limits
- Bonefish: C&R only! Food fish: Moderate limits. Conch: Strictly limited.
- Prohibited methods
- Spearfishing prohibited (except for locals). Nets prohibited.
- Catch & Release
- MANDATORY for Bonefish! Standard for all flats fishing.
The flats of Turks and Caicos are legendary — crystal-clear water over white sand. Bonefish, permit and tarpon in perfection!
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Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Providenciales Flats (Bonefish, Perwith, World class!)
- —North Caicos (remotere Flats, größere Bonefish)
- —Grand Turk (Big Game, Wall Diving + Fishing)
- —South Caicos (Bone Fishing Capital!)
- —West Caicos (unberührt, Perwith)
Freshwater
No freshwater bodies.
Saltwater
Endless flats over white sand! Third-largest reef in the world. Pure Caribbean.
Starting from700 USD / day
Best season: Bonefish: Year-round! Big Game: March-July. Permit: Spring. Best time: April-June.
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Practical Information
- Equipment
- Guides provide equipment. Own 8wt fly rod for bonefish recommended.
- Fishing guides
- Bonefish guide: 500-700 USD/day. Big Game charter: 800-1,500 USD/day.
- Transport
- Direct flights to Providenciales (from USA, UK, Canada). Inter-island flights.
- Safety
- Very safe. Sun protection extremely important (reflective on the flats!). Expensive destination.
- Customs & taking fish home
- British Overseas Territory. No visa for EU citizens. Fishing equipment permitted.
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Cost Overview
License fees
NO license required — completely free!
Guide prices
Bonefish: 500-700 USD/day. Big Game: 800-1,500 USD/day.
Daily budget
Budget difficult: 200-400 USD. Premium: 500-1,000 USD/day.
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