Caribbean shore or dock fishing lic?

Planning to go Caribbean next week. Does anybody tried to go there and need fishing license if u only plan to fish on the shore or dock? Any reponse would much appreciated. Ty

Where in the Caribbean? I took a couple trips to the Bahamas (specifically, Bimini) a few years back, and they required a license (which oddly enough was included in our hotel fee). That said, enforcement was nonexistent and I don't think we ever carried our licenses with us when we fished from the dock. I'd still get one, though.

Where in the Caribbean? I took a couple trips to the Bahamas (specifically, Bimini) a few years back, and they required a license (which oddly enough was included in our hotel fee). That said, enforcement was nonexistent and I don't think we ever carried our licenses with us when we fished from the dock. I'd still get one, though.

Ty for reply. Im going on a cruise for our anniversay. Im thinking to unwind if the ship is on dock(imma miss the salmon bites here [emoji24]). My trip is Eastern Caribbean. Still not sure where i can fish on shore or dock, but will try. I just want to know if others hav tried shore/dock fishing. Not planning to fish at florida, not enuf time. im bringing a gx2 travel rod MH 6’6 4pcs, so at least i can still hav one in my luggage.

That sounds like a blast. When I went my go-to rod was a little fast-action telescoping rod, I think made by Shimano. I had a 500 size reel spun with 4lb mono and a 2500 size reel spun with 14lb braid, although I think the larger reel stayed in my bag most of the time. I didn’t play around with artificials too much, but I had great luck with squid, shrimp, and bread on a Carolina rig. I think I used 1/2oz to 1oz egg sinkers and small hooks (size 6 to 1/0). There’s tons of fun, small stuff that hangs out below the docks and fights like hell on light gear (the typical small reef stuff like squirrelfish and sergeant majors, snappers of various species to a pound or two, triggerfish, and the occasional bonefish). The only time I got into trouble was when a big barracuda hit a snapper I’d hooked, but it didn’t hit far enough back to bite through the line. Needless to say, I got spooled bad (but the line eventually broke at the hook and I got it all back).

If you’re looking for more of a fight, we did have tarpon and sharks under the dock most nights, but honestly I thought the small stuff on light tackle was a lot more fun.

That sounds like a blast. When I went my go-to rod was a little fast-action telescoping rod, I think made by Shimano. I had a 500 size reel spun with 4lb mono and a 2500 size reel spun with 14lb braid, although I think the larger reel stayed in my bag most of the time. I didnÂ’t play around with artificials too much, but I had great luck with squid, shrimp, and bread on a Carolina rig. I think I used 1/2oz to 1oz egg sinkers and small hooks (size 6 to 1/0). ThereÂ’s tons of fun, small stuff that hangs out below the docks and fights like hell on light gear (the typical small reef stuff like squirrelfish and sergeant majors, snappers of various species to a pound or two, triggerfish, and the occasional bonefish). The only time I got into trouble was when a big barracuda hit a snapper IÂ’d hooked, but it didnÂ’t hit far enough back to bite through the line. Needless to say, I got spooled bad (but the line eventually broke at the hook and I got it all back).

If youÂ’re looking for more of a fight, we did have tarpon and sharks under the dock most nights, but honestly I thought the small stuff on light tackle was a lot more fun.

Oh wow! Now im more looking forward with this trip. Dang! Sounds like a very good time. TY bro

That sounds like a blast. When I went my go-to rod was a little fast-action telescoping rod, I think made by Shimano. I had a 500 size reel spun with 4lb mono and a 2500 size reel spun with 14lb braid, although I think the larger reel stayed in my bag most of the time. I didnÂ’t play around with artificials too much, but I had great luck with squid, shrimp, and bread on a Carolina rig. I think I used 1/2oz to 1oz egg sinkers and small hooks (size 6 to 1/0). ThereÂ’s tons of fun, small stuff that hangs out below the docks and fights like hell on light gear (the typical small reef stuff like squirrelfish and sergeant majors, snappers of various species to a pound or two, triggerfish, and the occasional bonefish). The only time I got into trouble was when a big barracuda hit a snapper IÂ’d hooked, but it didnÂ’t hit far enough back to bite through the line. Needless to say, I got spooled bad (but the line eventually broke at the hook and I got it all back).

If youÂ’re looking for more of a fight, we did have tarpon and sharks under the dock most nights, but honestly I thought the small stuff on light tackle was a lot more fun.

Oh wow! Now im more looking forward with this trip. Dang! Sounds like a very good time. TY bro

 

If you're into species fishing at all, I'd highly recommend picking up this book: https://www.amazon.com/Field-Guide-Coastal-Fishes-Maine/dp/0801898382. The author has one for California, too, but the east coast one was really invaluable for IDs since I was totally unfamiliar with the fish out there.

That sounds like a blast. When I went my go-to rod was a little fast-action telescoping rod, I think made by Shimano. I had a 500 size reel spun with 4lb mono and a 2500 size reel spun with 14lb braid, although I think the larger reel stayed in my bag most of the time. I didnÂ’t play around with artificials too much, but I had great luck with squid, shrimp, and bread on a Carolina rig. I think I used 1/2oz to 1oz egg sinkers and small hooks (size 6 to 1/0). ThereÂ’s tons of fun, small stuff that hangs out below the docks and fights like hell on light gear (the typical small reef stuff like squirrelfish and sergeant majors, snappers of various species to a pound or two, triggerfish, and the occasional bonefish). The only time I got into trouble was when a big barracuda hit a snapper IÂ’d hooked, but it didnÂ’t hit far enough back to bite through the line. Needless to say, I got spooled bad (but the line eventually broke at the hook and I got it all back).

If youÂ’re looking for more of a fight, we did have tarpon and sharks under the dock most nights, but honestly I thought the small stuff on light tackle was a lot more fun.

Oh wow! Now im more looking forward with this trip. Dang! Sounds like a very good time. TY bro

 

If you're into species fishing at all, I'd highly recommend picking up this book: https://www.amazon.com/Field-Guide-Coastal-Fishes-Maine/dp/0801898382. The author has one for California, too, but the east coast one was really invaluable for IDs since I was totally unfamiliar with the fish out there.

Ty for the link. Will do

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I dint get no stinkin licens, but I was aboard a sailboat  Hopflly dint need 1, but even if so, Prey I'm past statute limitations by now

On my one Carrib experience I fig ul du fine from a dock or jetty Adjacrnt a gud open water channel bc we cot plenty on anchor or moored