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Fishing in
Comoros 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
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·Comoros-11.88°, 43.87°
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- Yes
- Where to apply?
- Through local providers and fishermen.
- Cost
- Included in tour price. Approx. 20-50 USD.
- Validity
- For the duration of the tour
- Available online?
- No
The Comoros are famous for the COELACANTH — a 'living fossil' rediscovered here in 1938! Fishing is little developed but the volcanic islands offer GT, tuna and pristine reefs.
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Guided tours with local experts — recommended by locals
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Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- Coelacanth: ABSOLUTELY PROTECTED! No catching whatsoever.
- Catch limits
- Moderate limits. Coelacanth: Immediately release if accidentally caught!
- Prohibited methods
- Dynamite prohibited. Coelacanth protection absolute.
- Catch & Release
- Recommended for GT. Coelacanth: MUST be released!
The coelacanth was considered extinct for 65 million years! It was rediscovered off the Comoros in 1938. Strictly protected!
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Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Mohéli Marine Park (GT + Doktorfische, unberührtes Reefgebiet)
- —Mwamba Raya (Dogtooth Tuna + Wahoo, unterseeisches Vulkanplateau)
- —Itsandra (GT + Reeffische, historisch bedeutsame Coastnregion)
- —Chomoni Lagoon (Kleine Reefbarsche + Snapper, flaches Wasser)
- —Nioumachoua Bay (Yellowfin Tuna + Sailfish, geschützte Islandbuchten)
Freshwater
No significant freshwater bodies (small volcanic islands).
Saltwater
Volcanic islands in the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and Africa. Steep drop-offs!
Starting from150 USD / day
Best season: GT: April-November. Big Game: All year. Best time: May-October (dry season).
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Practical Information
- Equipment
- Hardly available locally. Own equipment REQUIRED!
- Fishing guides
- Local fishermen as guides: 50-150 USD/day. No professional charters.
- Transport
- Flights to Moroni (via Nairobi, Dar es Salaam). Inter-island flights.
- Safety
- Politically unstable (history of coups). Minimal infrastructure. Malaria. Travel insurance required!
- Customs & taking fish home
- Visa on arrival. French and Arabic. Islamic country.
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Cost Overview
License fees
20-50 USD (included in tour price).
Guide prices
50-150 USD/day.
Daily budget
Budget: 40-80 USD. Difficult to organise.
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