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Muara Beach
GT + Queenfishnear-coast fishing
Asia · Fishing World Guide
Brunei.
Fishing in Brunei 2026: Permits, Best Spots, Charters & Costs
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target species
Yes
license needed
Mar–Oct
best season
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Do you need a license?
License
Yes.
Sport fishing permit: From 5-10 BND (~3-7 EUR). Cheap!
›All license details
- Where to apply?
- Through the Department of Fisheries or charter boat providers.
- Cost
- Sport fishing permit: From 5-10 BND (~3-7 EUR). Cheap!
- Validity
- Day or travel permit
- Available online?
- Yes
Brunei is a small, wealthy sultanate on Borneo. The South China Sea and the Borneo coast offer GT, Sailfish and Barramundi. Not very developed for anglers, but with good potential!
When to go?
The season at a glance.
Best season
March-October (dry season). GT: All year. Sailfish: April-September.
Where to fish?
The top waters.
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Brunei River
Barramundi + Snappermangrove-rich
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Temburong National Park
Snakehead + jungle river fish
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Offshore Oil Rigs
Giant Trevally + Yellowfinjigging
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South China Sea
Sailfish + Marlinoffshore
What's biting?
Your target species.
The rules.
Four things you need to know.
Closed seasons
Closed seasons
No general closed seasons for sport anglers.
Catch limits
Catch limits
Moderate limits.
Prohibited methods
Prohibited methods
Dynamite, poison prohibited.
Catch & release
Catch & release
Increasingly practiced for GT and Sailfish.
What does it cost?
3-7 €
License
3-7 EUR. Cheap!
60-350 €
Guide per day
60-350 EUR/day.
40-80 €
Daily budget
Budget: 40-80 EUR. Charter: 100-250 EUR/person.
Bite times
The best fishing times — free.
Best fishing times
·Brunei4.54°, 114.73°
🎣 Live catches in brunei
3 verified catches
Not enough data (3 catches)
Bite-time forecast appears from 5 catches.
Plan your trip.
Everything in one place.
All the details
The fine print.
License in detail
Through the Department of Fisheries or charter boat providers. — Brunei is a small, wealthy sultanate on Borneo. The South China Sea and the Borneo coast offer GT, Sailfish and Barramundi. Not very developed for anglers, but with good potential!
Rules in detail
Brunei has 161 km of coastline and offshore oil platforms — these attract fish! GT and Sailfish right off the coast.
Freshwater
Temburong and Tutong — Borneo rainforest rivers with Barramundi and exotic species.
Saltwater
South China Sea. Oil platforms as artificial reefs. GT at the rigs!
Equipment
Charter boats provide equipment. Little available locally.
Guides
Charter: 200-500 BND/day. River guide: 80-150 BND.
Getting there
Flights to Bandar Seri Begawan. Rental car. Boats for Temburong.
Safety
Very safe country. No alcohol (Islamic). Sun protection!
Customs & fish export
Visa-free for EU citizens (90 days). Do not import alcohol! Fishing equipment permitted.
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All information without guarantee. Always check with the official local authorities. Not legal advice. Last updated: May 24, 2026
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