For an island, fishing is an inevitable part of the list of activities available in Rhodes. It seems that all hotels have a fishing package included in their service. Some of the villages popularly known for this activity are Lindos and Haraki.

Fishes available are flounder, plaice, cod,codling, whiting, pout, ballan wrasse, cuckoo wrasse, bass, silver eel, conger, mackerel, blennies, gobys, thick L mullet, thin L mullet, GG mullet, sprat, doggys, bull huss, and Pollock.

You can catch different kinds of fish from the shores of Rhodes depending on your techniques and the season. The most common catch in Rhodes is a type of mullet. The islanders call it kefalos. For you to catch your own batch of kefalos, bread and small hooks are the top two things you have to keep in mind.

In remote areas you can catch grouper and kingfish but you need to know where is the best fishing area. You do not want to waste hours and hours simply waiting for a fish to eat the bait. One tip is to ask one of the locals. They are keen anglers and they are always up to giving good advice. Tunas are more likely to be caught in the south of Rhodes, in Lindos. If you are craving for a garfish, go to a local shop and get yourself a tin of tuna and a loaf. You only have to mix it up and you will be surprised at what turns up. Include some small coarse fishing hooks in your trip and you will spend hours of fun—fishing, taking photos, and eating your catch.

In remote areas you can catch grouper and kingfish but you need to know where is the best fishing area. You do not want to waste hours and hours simply waiting for a fish to eat the bait. One tip is to ask one of the locals. They are keen anglers and they are always up to giving good advice. Tunas are more likely to be caught in the south of Rhodes, in Lindos. If you are craving for a garfish, go to a local shop and get yourself a tin of tuna and a loaf. You only have to mix it up and you will be surprised at what turns up. Include some small coarse fishing hooks in your trip and you will spend hours of fun—fishing, taking photos, and eating your catch.

Although fishing is encouraged in the island, recreational fishing is not exactly what the locals have in mind. When you say recreational fishing or sports fishing, it has a connotation that fishing is done for the purpose of pleasure and competition only. In sports fishing, it is expected, sometimes, even required that after you caught a fish, you have to release it back to the water. This is more commonly known the catch and release method. In Rhodes, this is generally frowned upon. If you like to do some fishing in the island, it is more of way of relaxation and passing time than sports.

Aside from the fact that it is not in the island's culture, recreational fishing has rules, licensing restrictions and laws that limit the way in which fish may be caught. These obligations are made by the International Game Fishing Association (IGFA). It seems like its taking the fun out of fishing which is an irony since it is referred to as recreational fishing.

There are parts in the island, however, where sports fishing is allowed. You just have to present your fishing license issued by local port authorities. For Greek citizens, the requirements for a fishing license are: a photocopy of their identification card and their tax roll number (AFM). For European citizens, two photos, a photocopy of their passport, and their AFM. Foreigners or non-European citizens do not have the privilege to apply for a fishing license. For applicants under the age of 18, a signed permission from their parents or guardian is required. Aside from the license, fishermen and fisherwomen must also get a fishing license booklet.