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A practical guide to fishing in Cyprus: explore Cyprus fishing spots, fish species, licenses, rules, and an interactive map in one place.

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Cyprus fishing guide

Everything for fishing in Cyprus, in one place

Pick a section: the interactive Cyprus map, fish species, Cyprus fishing spots, gear, licenses, and rules — a practical fishing in Cyprus guide for beginners.

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Cyprus markers, filters, clusters, and spot details.

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Fish

Species, seasons, methods, bait, and lures.

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Spots

Filter by water type, fish, difficulty, and name.

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Gear

What to bring, rig setup, and what to avoid.

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Licenses

When a license is needed, prices, and DFMR links.

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Rules

Simple guidance on restrictions and safe behavior.

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Popular spots

A few proven reservoirs to start with — open the map for every spot.

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Achna Reservoir

Ammochostos · 35.05, 33.80

Easy

Fish

CrayfishCarpMosquitofishRoachChannel Catfish+3 more

Best methods

usually not a target species, avoid, feeder

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Agia Marina Reservoir

Pafos · 35.10, 32.51

Easy

Fish

CarpMosquitofishLargemouth BassRoachChannel Catfish+1 more

Best methods

feeder, bottom fishing, method feeder

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Aradippou Reservoir

Larnaka · 34.96, 33.58

Easy

Fish

CarpRoachMosquitofishLargemouth BassTilapia

Best methods

feeder, bottom fishing, method feeder

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Fish guide

Starter fish

Cards are short, practical, and updated from checked sources.

Not venomousGood target

SeaHard

Amberjack

Seriola dumerili

Amberjack is a strong active sea predator, often from a boat. You need to find fish and control the tackle well.

summer-autumn

1 spots

edible when handled correctly

Predatorboat fishingspinningjigging

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Not venomousLicense required

FreshwaterHard

Asp

Leuciscus aspius

Asp appears in the older DFMR general reservoir species list, but the 2026 per-dam table does not assign it to a specific location. It stays as a rare reference species for now.

spring-autumn

0 spots

edible when handled correctly

Predatorspinningsmall spoonsfast retrieve

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Barracuda - Sphyraena sphyraena / Sphyraena viridensis

Sharp teethGood target

SeaHard

Barracuda

Sphyraena sphyraena / Sphyraena viridensis

Barracuda is a fast coastal predator with very sharp teeth. It is not venomous, but dangerous when unhooking.

summer-autumn

3 spots

edible when handled correctly

Predatorspinningluresjerkbaits

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Fishing FAQ

Quick answers about fishing in Cyprus

The most common beginner questions before a first Cyprus fishing trip.

Do I need a license to fish in Cyprus?

Freshwater fishing in reservoirs and dams needs a DFMR license. Normal sea fishing with a rod from shore usually does not. Spearfishing and boat fishing have separate rules.

Where are the best fishing spots in Cyprus?

Use the map and spots pages: reservoirs across the island plus sea shore areas near Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos, and Ayia Napa. Every spot shows its fish, difficulty, and photos.

What fish can I catch in Cyprus?

Freshwater: largemouth bass, carp, trout, catfish, and more. Sea: sea bream, mullet, barracuda, and others. The fish wiki lists 50 species with methods and baits.

What are the basic freshwater fishing rules?

Fish from shore only and in daylight — from one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset. No nets, chemicals, lights, hand lines, boats, or floating devices.

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