A GREAT HOBBY SPORT
Fishing in Cyprus can be a fun and rewarding experience and this hobby sport is open to beginners as well as experienced anglers all over the island. Several fishing enthusiasts enjoy the popular pastime all year round. Both freshwater and coastal sea fishing are readily available throughout the island. Â
A FISHING LICENSE
A FISHING LICENSE is required to fish in Cyprus. It can be applied for online at the DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESEARCH. Regulations are in place that dictate the size and quantities of caught fish and some protected areas that do not permit fishing also exist. Further information regarding this can be obtained from the DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESEARCH. As well as renting and selling fishing equipment, local tackle shops and most fishing shelters also act as a good source of information and friendly advice. Some also offer guided fishing tours and daily boat hire.
AN ABUNDANCE OF FISH
Cyprus has over 20 reservoirs open to anglers for freshwater fishing. Most are stocked with an impressive variety of fish. These include trout, largemouth bass, carp, pikeperch, silver bream, carp, grey mullet, bass, catfish and roach. The coastal areas are just as abundant offering sea bream, sea bass, mullet, snapper, amberjack, tuna, octopus and squid.Â
POPULAR FISHING STORESÂ
Super Action Sports Centre Deryneia
Tel: 23 825 180
Ck Fishmania Xylofagou, Larnaca
Tel: 99 674 619
KN Fishing Stores Nicosia
Tel: 22 041 744
Ninos Sports Limassol
Tel: 25 372 667
Fish hunter Paphos
Tel: 26 930 088
Blue Adventure Polis Chrysochous
Tel: 99 699 089
APPLYING FOR A FISHING LICENSE
All individuals that do not possess a valid fishing license are not allowed to engage in any fishing activity on the island. A FISHING LICENSE can be applied for online and all applicants will receive an sms and an email confirmation after their submission. All applications are then processed within two working days. All licences expire on December 31st of the year in which the licence is issued.
For further information
Tel: 22 807 818
Tel: 22 807 829
Email: licenses@dfmr.moa.gov.cy
A NEW FISHING PROGRAM LAUNCHED!
A new fishing training programme is being launched in the east of the island, offering a specialised theoretical and practical knowledge course for local fishermen on the island. The programme is also aimed at holders of professional fishing licences A and B, and also for the re-issue of coastal vessel skipper certificates.
The project is organised within the framework of the Local Development Strategy implementation for the Fisheries Areas of the Districts of Larnaca and Famagusta.
Amongst other things, the training sessions will include two modules that will include a basic safety refresher course and a medical first aid course. The training programme will accept a maximum of 24 trainees and a minimum of 10.
Development Company of Larnaca & Famagusta
Tel: 24 815 280
Email: info@anetel.com
