Fishing Spots
The best fishing spots in Cyprus, region by region
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Cyprus has a lot of accessible coast, and almost all of it holds fish at some point in the year. What separates a good session from a blank is usually matching the mark to the method rather than finding a secret spot. Here is how the island breaks down.
The east: Cape Greco, Protaras and Ayia Napa
The rock ledges around Cape Greco are the best-known shore jigging ground on the island, and deservedly so — deep water sits right under your feet and pelagics push bait tight against the cliffs at first light.
It is also unforgiving ground. Sea state matters more here than anywhere else, footing is genuinely dangerous when wet, and hooked fish head straight for the rock. Heavy leader and a plan for landing fish are essential; so is fishing with someone else.
The quieter coves around Protaras and the ground either side of Ayia Napa suit lighter spinning and, after dark, squid fishing over the weed beds.
- Species: amberjack, barracuda, bluefish, bonito, squid
- Methods: shore jigging, spinning, eging
- Tackle: 30–80 g rod, PE1.5–PE2, 40 lb fluorocarbon leader
The south-east: Larnaca, Zygi and Cape Kiti
Larnaca is the most beginner-friendly region. The marina walls, the ground around Mackenzie and the harbour areas give safe, flat footing with fish that are genuinely catchable on light tackle.
Head west towards Zygi and Cape Kiti and the ground becomes mixed rock and sand — better for bottom fishing for bream and sea bass, and a solid area for evening squid sessions.
- Species: sea bream, sea bass, barracuda, squid, cuttlefish
- Methods: light game, bottom fishing, eging
- Tackle: light rod to 30 g, PE0.6–PE0.8, 12–20 lb leader
The south: Limassol, Governor's Beach and Cape Aspro
Limassol offers a full range within a short drive. The Lady's Mile stretch and the sandy ground towards the port suit bottom fishing and light lure work, while the rockier Amathus and Governor's Beach areas give proper shore jigging ledges.
West of the city, the cliffs around Cape Aspro and Pissouri drop into deep water and hold better fish, but they demand the same respect as Greco: check the forecast, wear the right footwear, and don't fish alone.
- Species: amberjack, dentex, bream, bluefish
- Methods: shore jigging, spinning, bottom fishing
- Tackle: 30–80 g rod for the rock marks, lighter for the sandy stretches
The west: Paphos, Coral Bay and the Sea Caves
The Paphos coast is the most varied on the island. The harbour and the ground below the castle fish well on light gear, Coral Bay gives easy access for spinning, and the Sea Caves area north of Peyia is a serious rock-fishing venue with deep water close in.
Paphos is also the most reliable launch point for boat anglers heading out to deeper marks for jigging and trolling.
- Species: grouper, dentex, amberjack, barracuda, bream
- Methods: rock fishing, spinning, boat jigging, trolling
- Tackle: heavier leader over the caves ground; slow pitch setups from the boat
The north-west: Latchi, Polis and the Akamas
The Akamas coast is the least developed and the most rewarding to explore on foot. Access is the limiting factor — much of it needs a walk — but the marks that are reachable see very little pressure.
Latchi is the practical base: a small harbour, boat access, and calm-water ground that suits light game and squid fishing when the south coast is blown out.
- Species: squid, bream, barracuda, occasional amberjack
- Methods: eging, light game, boat fishing
- Tackle: light and mobile — you will be walking
Choosing a mark for the conditions
The most useful habit in Cyprus is having a mark on each coast. When the south is blown out by a westerly, the east or the Latchi side is usually fishable, and vice versa.
Two other rules pay off consistently: fish the first and last hour of light, and prioritise structure — a point, a drop-off, a reef edge — over open beach.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the best shore fishing in Cyprus?
- Cape Greco on the east coast is the best-known shore jigging ground because deep water sits directly below the rock ledges. Cape Aspro near Pissouri and the Sea Caves north of Peyia offer similar depth on the south and west coasts.
- Where can beginners fish safely in Cyprus?
- Larnaca marina, Mackenzie and the Paphos harbour area give flat, safe footing with genuinely catchable fish on light tackle — a far better first session than an exposed rock ledge.
- Can you fish from beaches in Cyprus?
- Yes, though sandy beaches generally fish better for bream and sea bass on bait than for lures. Check local signage — some organised swimming beaches restrict fishing during the day in summer.
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