How To Apply For A BVI Fishing License

The removal of any marine organism from British Virgin Islands waters without a recreational fishing permit is illegal for non-BVI Islanders. Anyone fishing in BVI waters must have a recreational fishing license (except for those under 18). Authorities may impose heavy fines and confiscate your fishing equipment and yacht if you fish without a license.

To fill out your BVI Fishing license, email Ken Thomas and he will send you the form: [email protected].  Check out the Season Guide for more information on open and closed seasons.

If your charter starts on a weekend, the deadline for application completion is Thursday at 9 a.m. (The government offices close early on Fridays and doesn’t reopen until Monday morning). The license is valid for 1 year and costs $45.00

Some helpful hints for filling out the BVI Fishing License form:

• Licenses are per person, not per boat. Each person who will be fishing must fill out an application.
• For a bareboat charter, it’s not necessary to give the name of the yacht. Under “name of the vessel” put the type of yacht.
• Description of the vessel – enter the charter company name.
• Registration number – enter N/A
• Port of registration – enter N/A
• If you are renting equipment -under Type & Description of gear to be rented, enter “spinning and trolling rods“.

Contact us at 1-321-777-1707 or complete this form to discuss your vacation plans.