Cyprus Local Reference INFOrmation
From trout-filled dams to the briny Mediterranean, Cyprus offers a range of pescatorial options for the angler.
Fishing is a very popular leisure activity in Cyprus as the country has numerous stocked reservoirs as well as exotic species in the sea around Cyprus. Freshwater FishingCyprus has over 20 reservoirs open to anglers and most are stocked. These stocked reservoirs contain more than 15 species of freshwater fish, including trout, largemouth bass, carp, pikeperch, and roach. Yermasogeia Reservoir is located approximately 10 minutes from Limassol and offers silver bream, carp, grey mullet and other species. Asprogremmos Reservoir holds bass, catfish and trout among others. It is the closest reservoir to Paphos International Airport and is one of the largest dams in Cyprus.
Freshwater fishing licencesSport fishing in Cyprus reservoirs and dams is regulated by the government. It is necessary to have a licence to fish. Licences are obtained at the fisheries department offices of the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research. Licences are personal - they are non-transferable - and are only issued to people over 12 years of age. A fee can either be paid to fish in a single reservoir, or a higher rate can be paid to access all reservoirs. All licences expire on the 31 December of the year in which they are issued. Short-term group licences are available. Freshwater fishing regulationsAnyone fishing in Cyprus must adhere to fishing regulations which apply to the following:
Note: fishing regulations often change depending on environmental factors. The rules above are only an overview. Please request more detailed information regarding all restrictions and regulations from the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research. Fishing is forbidden in a reservoir, even to holders of valid licences, until it has been declared open by the Director of the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research. Information on reservoirs, their locations, opening dates and times, restrictions and other useful information is provided by the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research.
Fishing in Cyprus offers news about fishing as well as information about reservoirs and illustrations of freshwater fish in Cyprus including suggested hook and line sizes.
Saltwater/Sea FishingThe sea around Cyprus is home to more than 250 species of fish, including snapper, amberjack and tuna. Boats can be rented at fishing shelters and stations. Sea fishing licencesNo licence is needed for:
However, a licence is required for:
Licence holders must adhere to the restrictions, which regulate the equipment that may be used and the allowed days to fish and, in certain cases, the allowable catches for each fishing outing. Licences are available from the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research (DFMR):
Fishing in Cyprus offers news about fishing, illustrations of saltwater fish in Cyprus as well as suggested hook and line sizes.
Free spearfishingFor information on free spearfishing in Cyprus, contact The Cyprus Association of Free Spearfishing.
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