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Fishing in
Bangladesh 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
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·Bangladesh23.68°, 90.36°
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- Yes
- Where to apply?
- Through local providers or the Department of Fisheries.
- Cost
- Sport fishing permit: From 500-1,000 BDT (~4-8 EUR). Cheap!
- Validity
- Day or travel permit
- Available online?
- No
Bangladesh is the land of rivers! The Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna form the world's largest river delta (Sundarbans). The Hilsa (Ilish) is the national fish and is culturally sacred. Hardly known for sport fishing but enormous potential!
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Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- Hilsa: Closed seasons during spawning (October). Varies regionally.
- Catch limits
- Hilsa: Strict regulation (national fish!). Others: Moderate limits.
- Prohibited methods
- Dynamite, poison prohibited. Nets regulated.
- Catch & Release
- Not very common. Fish is a vital food source.
Hilsa (Ilish) is culturally as important in Bangladesh as salmon is in Norway! During the Hilsa season the whole country goes crazy.
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Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Sandarbans (Barramandi & Mangroves-species, Sperrzeiten beachten)
- —Padma-River (Große Welsarten & Hilsa-Wanderungen)
- —Kaptai-Lake (Karpfen-species & Mahseer in Reservoir-Umgebung)
- —Meghna-Ästuar (Hilsa-Hotspot, streng reguliert)
- —Cox's Bazar Coast (Seaesfischerei abseits der Schutzperioden)
Target fish
Freshwater
World's largest river delta! Ganges, Brahmaputra, Meghna. Water everywhere.
Saltwater
580 km coastline on the Bay of Bengal. Cox's Bazar: Longest beach in the world (120 km!).
Starting from150 USD / day
Best season: Hilsa: July-October (season). Dry season: November-April. Monsoon: June-September (flooding!).
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Practical Information
- Equipment
- Hardly any tackle shops. Bring your own equipment.
- Fishing guides
- Local guides: 15-50 USD/day. Sundarbans tour: 50-150 USD/day.
- Transport
- Flights to Dhaka. Domestic flights. Boats in the delta. Roads often flooded!
- Safety
- Sundarbans: Bengal tigers! Crocodiles. Monsoon: Life-threatening floods. Cholera risk.
- Customs & taking fish home
- Visa required in advance. Fishing equipment permitted.
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Cost Overview
License fees
4-8 EUR. Extremely cheap!
Guide prices
15-150 USD/day.
Daily budget
Budget: 10-25 USD (extremely cheap!). Comfort: 40-100 USD.
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