Persons wishing to acquire a Flat (Fly) Fishing licence.
Angler - must complete the application form
Guide - (a) must complete application form, (b) be in Possession of a certificate indicating completion of certification course issued by the Ministry of Tourism
- Download the application form online or acquire at any Administrator’s Office or at the Department of Marine Resources
- Complete and submit the form to your local Administrator’s Office or the Department of Marine Resources
- For Guides, produce certificate issued by the Ministry of Tourism
- Pay the required fee
Flat Fishing and Angular Licence Application
No supporting documents are required for this service, however you may be interested in the following:
One day N/AFLATS FISHING LICENSING FEES (inclusive of VAT)
B$ FLATS FISHING – PERSONAL LICENCES:
Personal Angler Licences (non-citizens/non-permanent residents):
Day license (valid for day issuance only): $15.00 plus 12% VAT
Weekly license: $20.00 plus 12% VAT
Monthly license: $30.00 plus 12% VAT
Annual license: $60.00 plus 12% VAT
Personal Angler licenses (citizens/permanent residents):
Day license (valid for day of issuance only): $5.00 plus 12% VAT
Weekly license: $10.00 plus 12% VAT
Monthly license: $20.00 plus 12% VAT
Annual license: $40.00 plus 12% VAT
FLATS FISHING GUIDE LICENCES:
Provisional Licence (Valid for one-year period only): $100.00 plus 12% VAT
Annual licence: $100.00 plus 12% VAT
A copy of these fees can be downloaded by clicking here.
Any Administrators office on the Family Island, or
The Department of Marine Resources
East Bay Street
P. O. Box N-3028
Nassau, Bahamas
Tel: (242) 393-1777
Fax: (242) 393-0288
Email: fisheries@bahamas.gov.bs
Opening hours: (9:00 am to 5:00 pm., Monday to Friday, except Public Holiday
East Bay
P O Box N 3028
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
fisheries@bahamas.gov.bs
Phone: (242) - 393-1777
393-1014/5
393-1096/7
Fax: (242) - 393-0238