01 ·
Bagré Reservoir
Largest spot for Nile Perch & Wels Catfish
Africa · Fishing World Guide
Burkina Faso.
Fishing in Burkina Faso 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.
From 5-15 USD.
›All license details
- Where to apply?
- Through local authorities.
- Cost
- From 5-15 USD.
- Validity
- Day/Trip permit
- Available online?
- No
Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in the Sahel zone with hundreds of reservoirs! Tilapia, catfish and Nile perch. ATTENTION: Parts of the country are extremely unsafe (terrorism)!
When to go?
The season at a glance.
Best season
October-March (dry season).
Where to fish?
The top waters.
02 ·
Samandéni Lake
Center of the new cage aquaculture
03 ·
Kompienga Lake
Top spot for record Nile Perch
04 ·
Yakouta Reservoir
Important spot in the North/Dori
05 ·
Sourou Valley
River fishing on the border with Mali
What's biting?
Your target species.
›+2 more species
African BonytongueLungfish
The rules.
Four things you need to know.
Closed seasons
Closed seasons
No general closed seasons.
Catch limits
Catch limits
No strict limits.
Prohibited methods
Prohibited methods
Dynamite is prohibited.
Catch & release
Catch & release
Not widespread.
What does it cost?
5-15 USD
License
5-15 USD.
10-30 USD
Guide per day
10-30 USD/day.
10-25 USD
Daily budget
Budget: 10-25 USD.
Bite times
The best fishing times — free.
Best fishing times
·Burkina Faso12.24°, -1.56°
Plan your trip.
Everything in one place.
All the details
The fine print.
License in detail
Through local authorities. — Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in the Sahel zone with hundreds of reservoirs! Tilapia, catfish and Nile perch. ATTENTION: Parts of the country are extremely unsafe (terrorism)!
Rules in detail
The reservoirs were built for irrigation and are full of fish!
Freshwater
Hundreds of reservoirs and Volta tributaries.
Saltwater
No access to the sea (landlocked).
Equipment
NOTHING available locally.
Guides
10-30 USD/day.
Getting there
Flights to Ouagadougou. 4WD.
Safety
WARNING: Terrorism in the north and east! Only Ouagadougou region and southwest!
Customs & fish export
Visa in advance.
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All information without guarantee. Always check with the official local authorities. Not legal advice. Last updated: April 13, 2026
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