A Sport Fishing Tournament Licence is granted to authorize the hosting of a sport fishing event or tournament within the waters of The Bahamas.

There are no eligibility criteria for this service.

1. Complete the relevant application form.
2. Submit completed application form along with the required supporting documents to the Department of Marine Resources.
3. Pay the required fee.
4. A licence and decals will then be issued to the applicant.

Note: This service is only provided through the Department of Marine Resources in New Providence.

Department of Marine Resources
East Bay Street
P.O. Box N-3028
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 393-1777
Fax. (242) 393-0238
E-mail: fisheries@bahamas.gov.bs  
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Application to Conduct a Sportfishing Event or Tournament.

1. Completed application form.
2. Sport Fishing Tournament Rules.
3. Sport Fishing Permit for each foreign vessel participating in the tournament.

BS $500.00 plus 12% VAT

Department of Marine Resources
East Bay Street
P.O. Box N-3028
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 393-1777
Fax. (242) 393-0238
E-mail: fisheries@bahamas.gov.bs  
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays