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Fishing Spots in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

Jetties, beaches and bays where you can fish from the shore, or join local fishermen on a pirogue. Know the rules before you cast: fishing is not allowed in protected areas such as the Buccoo Reef Marine Park.

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Port of Spain, officially the City of Port of Spain (also stylized Port-of-Spain), is the capital city of Trinidad and Tobago and the country's second-largest city after San Fernando and the third largest municipality after Chaguanas and San Fernando. The city has a municipal population of 37,074 (2011 census), an urban population of over 80,000 and visitors/workers of over 250,000. The city serves primarily as a retail and administrative centre and it has been the capital of the island since 1757. It is also an important financial services centre for the Caribbean and is home of many banks. The Port of Spain was founded near the site of the Amerindian fishing village of Cumucurapo ("place of the silk cotton trees"), located in the area today known as Mucurapo, west of the city centre. In 1560, a Spanish garrison was posted near the foot of the Laventille Hills, which today form the city's eastern boundary. Read more about Port of Spain

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Guide to Fishing Spots

Fishing is part of everyday life in coastal villages across Trinidad and Tobago, and many visitors enjoy a quiet hour on a jetty or a day out on a boat. Sport fishing trips run from marinas and fishing villages, and local fishermen can sometimes take visitors out by arrangement.

Some areas are protected. Fishing of any kind is prohibited in the Buccoo Reef Marine Park in Tobago, and other protected areas have their own rules. Respect local fishermen, their boats and their nets.

Questions visitors ask

Do I need a licence to fish?

Rules depend on where and how you fish. Check with the operator, the marina or the relevant authority before you go.

Can I hire a boat?

Yes. Charter operators and some local fishermen offer trips. Agree the price, the time out and the safety equipment on board before you leave.

What should I bring?

Water, sun protection, a hat and a light jacket for the boat. Ask whether bait and tackle are included.

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