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Tonle Sap
Huge lake with Snakehead and Barramundi
Asia · Fishing World Guide
Cambodia.
Fishing in Cambodia 2026: Permits, Best Spots, Charters & Costs
6
target species
No
license needed
Mar–Dec
best season
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Do you need a license?
License
No.
Free. Fishing trips can be booked through local providers.
›All license details
- Where to apply?
- No formal fishing license for tourists. Local guides organize access.
- Cost
- Free. Fishing trips can be booked through local providers.
- Validity
- Not applicable
- Available online?
- No
Cambodia has no formal fishing license system for tourists. Tonle Sap and the Mekong offer unique freshwater fishing experiences. The biodiversity is enormous — over 500 freshwater fish species!
When to go?
The season at a glance.
Best season
November to May (dry season). Mekong fish: February-May (low water). Coast: Year-round.
Where to fish?
The top waters.
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Mekong near Stung Treng
Home to giant Wels Catfish and stingrays
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Koh Rong
Crystal clear Saltwater with GT and Barracuda
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Koh Kong
Mangrove-rich coastal area for Snapper
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Sihanoukville
Coastal charters for Barracuda and Queenfish
What's biting?
Your target species.
›+1 more species
Giant Freshwater Stingray
The rules.
Four things you need to know.
Closed seasons
Closed seasons
No formal closed seasons for sport anglers.
Catch limits
Catch limits
No strict limits. Catch-and-release recommended for large specimens.
Prohibited methods
Prohibited methods
Dynamite and poison prohibited (but unfortunately widespread). Promote sustainable fishing!
Catch & release
Catch & release
Increasingly common with specialized providers.
What does it cost?
0 €
License
NO license required — completely free!
50-300 USD
Guide per day
50-300 USD/day depending on area and provider.
20-50 USD
Daily budget
Budget: 20-50 USD (extremely cheap!). Comfort: 100-300 USD/day.
Bite times
The best fishing times — free.
Best fishing times
·Cambodia12.57°, 104.99°
🎣 Live catches in kambodscha
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All the details
The fine print.
License in detail
No formal fishing license for tourists. Local guides organize access. — Cambodia has no formal fishing license system for tourists. Tonle Sap and the Mekong offer unique freshwater fishing experiences. The biodiversity is enormous — over 500 freshwater fish species!
Rules in detail
Cambodia's waters are home to some of the world's largest freshwater fish, including the Mekong giant catfish and the giant freshwater stingray!
Freshwater
Tonle Sap and Mekong — unique ecosystems with over 500 fish species! Giant fish possible.
Saltwater
Coast on the Gulf of Thailand. Sihanoukville and islands. Little developed but promising.
Equipment
Hardly any tackle shops. Bring your own equipment! Guides have basic equipment.
Guides
Mekong fishing guide: 100-300 USD/day. Coastal fishing: 50-150 USD/day.
Getting there
Flight to Phnom Penh or Siem Reap. Tuk-Tuk, bus or boat. Roads are partly poor.
Safety
Sun protection, mosquito protection (malaria/dengue). Mines in remote areas! Crocodiles in the Mekong.
Customs & fish export
Fishing equipment permitted. Visa on arrival (30 USD).
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All information without guarantee. Always check with the official local authorities. Not legal advice. Last updated: April 11, 2026
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