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Heading out, Fuvahmulah, Maldives. Photo: Hoodh Ahmed, Unsplash License

Sources

Every source cited on this site, with the date we last checked it.

Guide sources

CDC Travelers' Health: El Salvador Checked Oct 22, 2026.
CORSATUR (Salvadoran Tourism Corporation), Complejo Turístico del Puerto de La Libertad Checked Oct 22, 2026.
Diario El Mundo, "Habilitan muelle del Puerto de La Libertad para pescadores artesanales" Checked Oct 22, 2026.
El Diario de Hoy / elsalvador.com, "Estas son las funciones de la nueva Autoridad de Economía Azul en El Salvador, ASEA" (Feb 4, 2026) Checked Oct 22, 2026.
El Salvador International Billfish Tournament, official site (32nd edition; header lists Nov 12–15, 2026, program runs to Nov 16) Checked Oct 22, 2026.
El Salvador International Billfish Tournament, Reglas 2026 Checked Oct 22, 2026.
El Salvador Surf Company (Sunzal), "Fishing – Close to Shore" Checked Oct 22, 2026.
El Salvador Travel (official tourism site), Golfo de Fonseca Checked Oct 22, 2026.
elsalvador.com, "¿Tortugas marinas en El Salvador? Dónde encontrarlas" (Jan 1, 2026) Checked Oct 22, 2026.
Fishing World Guide, "Fishing in El Salvador 2026" (third-party guide) Checked Oct 22, 2026.
Fishing World Guide, El Salvador country page (third-party guide) Checked Oct 22, 2026.
FishingBooker, El Salvador fishing charters (listing page) Checked Oct 22, 2026.
FishingBooker, Los Cobanos fishing charters (listing page) Checked Oct 22, 2026.
FishingBooker, Surf Side Tours, Los Cobanos (charter profile) Checked Oct 22, 2026.
Garten Zonte, Tours page (hotel in El Zonte) Checked Oct 22, 2026.
La Prensa Gráfica, "Reforma a Ley Bitcóin entrará en vigencia el 1 de abril 2025" (Feb 13, 2025) Checked Oct 22, 2026.
Ley General de Ordenación y Promoción de Pesca y Acuicultura y su Reglamento (PDF, Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería), Art. 54 Checked Oct 22, 2026.
Marlin magazine, "El Salvador's Marlin and Sailfish Fishing Action" (account of a November 2017 tournament trip) Checked Oct 22, 2026.
Marlin magazine, "Tranquilo, White Marlin Teams Victorious at El Salvador" (Nov 28, 2016) Checked Oct 22, 2026.
Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería, Administración Pesquera y Acuícola (authorizations and vessel licences) Checked Oct 22, 2026.
Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales, "Misión Océano cumple cuatro años..." (Jan 27, 2026) Checked Oct 22, 2026.
NOAA Fisheries, Catch and Release Fishing Best Practices (updated Aug 4, 2026) Checked Oct 22, 2026.
NOAA Fisheries, HMS Compliance Guide: Recreational Fishing (2026, PDF; U.S. rules, cited for handling practice only) Checked Oct 22, 2026.
OnMeTravel, "El Salvador Tourist Card: The $12 Fee Was Abolished" (third-party; confirm before travel) Checked Oct 22, 2026.
Ramsar Sites Information Service, Complejo Bahía de Jiquilisco (site no. 1586) Checked Oct 22, 2026.
Ramsar Sites Information Service, management plan for Complejo Los Cóbanos (PDF, MARN) Checked Oct 22, 2026.
Reglamento de la Ley General de Ordenación y Promoción de Pesca y Acuicultura, Decreto No. 38, Arts. 51–58 (PDF, El Salvador eRegulations) Checked Oct 22, 2026.
Sport Fishing magazine, "First Tarpon Caught off El Salvador" Checked Oct 22, 2026.
The AdvenTourist, "Best Places To Catch Sailfish" (third-party blog) Checked Oct 22, 2026.
U.S. Department of State, El Salvador International Travel Information Checked Oct 22, 2026.
U.S. Department of State, El Salvador Travel Advisory (Level 1, issued June 25, 2026) Checked Oct 22, 2026.
U.S. Department of State, Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) Checked Oct 22, 2026.
U.S. Embassy in El Salvador Checked Oct 22, 2026.
U.S. Federal Trade Commission, FTC's Endorsement Guides: What People Are Asking Checked Oct 22, 2026.
UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme, Xiriualtique–Jiquilisco Biosphere Reserve Checked Oct 22, 2026.
Wikipedia (Spanish), Área Marina Protegida Complejo Los Cóbanos (secondary; cites the MARN management plan and Ramsar data sheet) Checked Oct 22, 2026.
Wikipedia, El Salvador International Airport (SAL) Checked Oct 22, 2026.

News sources

Infobae, "El Salvador decreta su segunda veda nacional del año para la extracción de camarón marino" (Oct 4, 2026) Used in Shrimp boats stand down: second national closure runs to Nov 14. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
Diario El Salvador, "El Salvador la capital de la pesca deportiva" (Sep 24, 2026) Used in It's on: 32nd billfish tournament set for Nov 12–16, 40+ boats chasing a ~$400K purse. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
El Salvador International Billfish Tournament, Reglas 2026 (official program and rules; page undated) Used in It's on: 32nd billfish tournament set for Nov 12–16, 40+ boats chasing a ~$400K purse. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
El Salvador International Billfish Tournament, official site Used in It's on: 32nd billfish tournament set for Nov 12–16, 40+ boats chasing a ~$400K purse. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
elsalvador.com, "Viví la emoción de liberar tortugas marinas en El Salvador" (Sep 22, 2026) Used in Hatchling season! Public sea-turtle release dates run through December. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
El Diario de Hoy, "Inicia temporada de anidación de tortugas marinas en El Salvador" (2026) Used in Hatchling season! Public sea-turtle release dates run through December. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
Infobae, "El Muelle Turístico del Puerto de La Libertad ya se encuentra habilitado, tras intervenciones por lluvias" (Aug 4, 2026) Used in La Libertad's tourist pier is back after Tropical Storm Cristina's swell. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
Diario El Mundo, "MAG ejecutará presupuesto de Cendepesca en transición hacia Autoridad Salvadoreña de Economía Azul (ASEA)" (Jun 23, 2026) Used in Fisheries hand-off takes longer: ASEA transition stretched to Dec 31. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
Infobae, "Economía azul en El Salvador: extenderán el plazo de inicio de funciones..." (Jun 23, 2026) Used in Fisheries hand-off takes longer: ASEA transition stretched to Dec 31. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
Diario El Salvador, "Medio Ambiente supervisa la biodiversidad en la bahía de Jiquilisco" (Apr 13, 2026) Used in Hawksbills spotted as divers check Jiquilisco Bay's health. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
elsalvador.com, "El Salvador tendrá estudios científicos para diagnosticar el estado de sus arrecifes" (Feb 4, 2026) Used in Reef check-up: first full health study of El Salvador's reefs gets under way. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
Diario El Salvador, "Restauran colonias de corales en el Complejo Los Cóbanos" (Feb 3, 2026) Used in Reef check-up: first full health study of El Salvador's reefs gets under way. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
El Diario de Hoy, "Asamblea aprueba creación de la Autoridad de Economía Azul como rectora de la pesca en el país" (Feb 4, 2026) Used in Goodbye CENDEPESCA, hello ASEA: a new Blue Economy Authority runs fishing. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
Corte Suprema de Justicia, Boletín de Legislación, February 2026 (PDF) Used in Goodbye CENDEPESCA, hello ASEA: a new Blue Economy Authority runs fishing. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales, "Misión Océano cumple cuatro años..." (Jan 27, 2026) Used in Leatherback babies are back: first documented hatchings since 2014. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
Diario La Página, "Yates internacionales arriban a la Costa del Sol para el Torneo Internacional de Pesca del Marlín en su edición 31" (Nov 10, 2025) Used in Bigger fleet, more anglers: the 31st billfish tournament packs Bahía del Sol. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
Diario El Salvador, "Pescaron tesoros en el Pacífico" (November 2024) Used in Bigger fleet, more anglers: the 31st billfish tournament packs Bahía del Sol. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
El Salvador International Billfish Tournament, Resultados 2025 Used in Bigger fleet, more anglers: the 31st billfish tournament packs Bahía del Sol. Checked Oct 22, 2026.

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