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Fishing in
Bahrain 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
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·Bahrain26.07°, 50.55°
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- Yes
- Where to apply?
- Through charter boat providers or the Directorate of Fisheries.
- Cost
- Sport fishing permit: From 5-10 BHD (~12-25 EUR). Included in charter price.
- Validity
- Day or travel permit
- Available online?
- No
Bahrain is a small island group in the Persian Gulf with surprising fishing potential! Hammour (Grouper), Kingfish and Queenfish. Artificial reefs around the islands. Can be combined with the Formula 1 weekend!
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Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- Hammour: Seasonal closed season (February-April).
- Catch limits
- Hammour: Strictly limited. Others: Moderate limits.
- Prohibited methods
- Nets forbidden for recreational anglers.
- Catch & Release
- Increasingly practiced with Queenfish and GT.
Bahrain has a centuries-old pearl diver tradition. The waters around the islands are shallow and warm — perfect for shallow water fishing for Queenfish!
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Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Hawar Islands (GT + Reef-Fische, geschützte Seaeszone)
- —Fasht Al Adhm (Hammour + Emperor, künstliches Reef)
- —King Fahd Causeway (Barrakuda + Königsmakrele, Coastnangeln)
- —Amwaj Islands (Königsmakrele + Cobia, bekannte Charter-Basis)
- —Bahrain Bay (Queenfish + Jacks, urbanes Shoreangeln)
Target fish
Freshwater
No freshwater bodies (desert islands).
Saltwater
Persian Gulf all around. Shallow, warm waters. Artificial reefs.
Starting from375 EUR / day
Best season: October-May (cooler). Kingfish: October-December peak. Summer: Extremely hot (45°C+).
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Practical Information
- Equipment
- Charter boats provide equipment. Tackle shops in Manama.
- Fishing guides
- Charter: 50-150 BHD/half day (~125-375 EUR). Full day: 80-200 BHD.
- Transport
- Flights to Manama. Taxi. Uber. Causeway to Saudi Arabia (25 km bridge!).
- Safety
- Safe. Extreme heat in summer! No public alcohol (but hotels sell it).
- Customs & taking fish home
- E-visa online or on arrival. Fishing equipment permitted.
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Cost Overview
License fees
12-25 EUR (included in charter price).
Guide prices
125-375 EUR/half day. Full day: 200-500 EUR.
Daily budget
Budget: 60-120 EUR (shore). Charter: 150-350 EUR/person.
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