fishind in the maldives

**BOGIEMAN** · 20-10-2005, 17:18

going to the MALDIVES in feb 06.can any one tell me if your aloud to fish from the beech in the MALDIVES,as i have heard that this is ilegal,and that fishing is restricted to boats..?

**Tipper** · 20-10-2005, 17:49

You weren't allowed to on the islands I've been to. I'm pretty sure its the same for the whole of the Maldives. Stick to the snorkelling and diving, it's second to none.

**pablo** · 20-10-2005, 19:11

i am going to the maldives jan 06, this will be my third visit. every island is different and has various rules, i will be taking my telescopic rod this year and if possible having a session off of the beach at night. As already has been said the snorkelling is fantastic make sure you take some snorkelling equipment and an underwater camera (boots disposable is good enough) Most of the islands run night boat fishing trips which are brilliant, it's amazing what you can catch on a hand line!! If you are going to fish take heavy tackle as there are some big fish to be caught just off the beach. What island are you going to?

**Tipper** · 21-10-2005, 08:39

Got this off the proangler web site

"The roomboy was waiting to introduce himself and was fascinated by the thinnest fishing rod he had ever seen. I explained what it was for and my intention to fish off the beach. THEN CAME THE BOMBSHELL THAT RUINED MY HOLIDAY. Fishing within the reef is not allowed on any resort island, THERE IS A FINE US$500. I shall be having words with KUONI about that. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!"

**BOGIEMAN** · 21-10-2005, 11:59

thanks alot lads,most helpfull.im going to kuredu..il be getting myself on one of the fishing boats,in seatch of a monster...

**pablo** · 21-10-2005, 20:43

looks like i will be leaving the fishing rod at home then!

**matsalvin** · 15-01-2007, 19:41

I was in the maldives feb06, like the other chap i was gutted to find out on arrival fishing was not permitted within the lagoon.went on a few different night/day boat fishing trips which i did not find very good, was very basic with hand lines.decided to chance a couple of night sessions from the beach.risky !!but by far the best fishing ive ever done. none stop action caught and released a number of large reef fish along with two good sized black tipped reef sharks and a fair few munching through my 25lb line. never to forgotten. ive just booked my retern in march07.

**daley** · 16-01-2007, 18:25

Hi mate

Im going meeru (maldives) 4th feb 07
i would of loved to of fished the beach but dont really fancy the
supposed $500 fine.

I will make do with the boat trip to kind of get it out
my system

Can you tell me how much it was for the night boat trip and if much was caught

Thanks

ps. a good session you had by the sounds of it

**PanamaJack** · 17-01-2007, 12:11

[QUOTE=daley;467694]
Im going meeru (maldives) 4th feb 07
i would of loved to of fished the beach but dont really fancy the
supposed $500 fine.

I will make do with the boat trip to kind of get it out
my system

QUOTE]

From what I've heard the evening handlining trips are quite popular BUT they do belie just what can be caught out there. The Maldives are a popular destination for organised multi-day fishing trips, particularly for those who specialise in fishing surface poppers on heavy spin gear. Here're a couple of threads, with pictures, of what they catch - http://www.caranx.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=2148 and http://www.caranx.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=2371.