Recreational fishing in the BVI

[ageppler]

Hi there, does anyone know if you need any type of license or permit to fish in the BVI. We're chartering a cat for 7 days in late may and considering trying trolling during our sails. We know we won't have a lot of (if any) luck, but we thought it would be fun to try. Any ideas if we need to secure anything other than our equipment?
Thank you!! Anne

[Geoff54]

Each person needs a license. Call the Department of Natural Resources on 284-468-3701.

Edit: Here you go
http://www.bvitourism.com/sites/defa...pplication.pdf

[mgstich]

You do need a license. I have purchased fishing licenses ahead of time using Last Stop Sports. I don't have any affiliation with them, but they have been very easy to use and it is convenient to have this accomplished before I travel to the BVIs. I simply get an e-mail copy of the license, print it and bring it with me.

Here is a link:
https://laststopsports.com/

Might be cheaper to go through the Dept of Natural Resources, I just don't have experience with it.

[durangoleah]

I just returned from a week charter in the BVI over New Years and I too fished. Such a blast. My charter agency handled all of my paperwork for me. I filled out my application and emailed it to them, they handled everything for me. Worth asking. I just paid the fees when I got there. Caught a tarpon trolling the first day then tuna. All on a blue feathered squid looking lure. Tuna was the best I've ever tasted!!! Good luck!

[giant]

I think that might be a Bonito not a Tuna.

[Pato]

Yep a bonita not tuna similar but tuna is way better eating We used to feed the Bonita to the cats we ate tuna dorado wahoo and marlin

[bstreep]

I've heard from several folks that if you bleed out a bonita, it's one of the best tasting fish on the planet. But I can't personally confirm that.