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Fishing Regulations

Fishing Ban Calendar

Species Ban Period Reason
Yellowtail May 1 - June 30 Reproduction
Dorado July 1 - August 31 Reproduction
Roosterfish April 1 - May 31 Reproduction
Marlin November 1 - December 31 Migration
Sailfish November 1 - December 31 Migration
Tuna September 1 - October 31 Conservation

License Requirements

  • Fishing license required
  • Catch log must be maintained
  • Boat registration required
Licenses can be obtained at local marinas or online

Sport Fishing Daily Limits

Yellowtail

Peak Season
Nov - Dic - Ene - Feb - Mar
Daily Limit
5 per person
Minimum size: 60cm

Dorado

Peak Season
Jun - Sep - Oct
Daily Limit
2 per person
Minimum size: 63cm

Marlin

Peak Season
Jul - Ago - Sep - Oct
Daily Limit
1 per person
Minimum size: 250cm

Sailfish

Peak Season
Jul - Ago - Sep - Oct
Daily Limit
1 per person
Minimum size: 210cm

Tuna

Peak Season
May - Jun - Jul - Ago
Daily Limit
5 per person

Roosterfish

Peak Season
Jun - Jul - Ago
Daily Limit
2 per person

Conservation Notice

  • Catch and release is cruel. Only fish what you actually plan on eating
  • Respect protected species
  • Follow sustainable fishing practices

Prohibited Activities

  • Commercial fishing in protected areas
  • Net fishing from shore
  • Spearfishing in protected areas
  • Night fishing without proper permits
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