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Mohéli Marine Park
GT + Doctorfishuntouched reef area
Africa · Fishing World Guide
Comoros.
Fishing in Comoros 2026: Permits, Best Spots, Charters & Costs
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target species
Yes
license needed
Year-round
best season
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Do you need a license?
License
Yes.
Included in tour price. Approx. 20-50 USD.
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- 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.
When to go?
The season at a glance.
Best season
GT: April-November. Big Game: All year. Best time: May-October (dry season).
Where to fish?
The top waters.
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Mwamba Raya
Dogtooth Tuna + Wahoounderwater volcanic plateau
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Itsandra
GT + reef fishhistorically significant coastal region
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Chomoni Lagoon
Small reef perch + Snappershallow water
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Nioumachoua Bay
Yellowfin Tuna + Sailfishprotected island bays
What's biting?
Your target species.
The rules.
Four things you need to know.
Closed seasons
Closed seasons
Coelacanth: ABSOLUTELY PROTECTED! No catching whatsoever.
Catch limits
Catch limits
Moderate limits. Coelacanth: Immediately release if accidentally caught!
Prohibited methods
Prohibited methods
Dynamite prohibited. Coelacanth protection absolute.
Catch & release
Catch & release
Recommended for GT. Coelacanth: MUST be released!
What does it cost?
20-50 USD
License
20-50 USD (included in tour price).
50-150 USD
Guide per day
50-150 USD/day.
40-80 USD
Daily budget
Budget: 40-80 USD. Difficult to organise.
Bite times
The best fishing times — free.
Best fishing times
·Comoros-11.88°, 43.87°
🎣 Live catches in komoren
1 verified catches
Not enough data (1 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 local providers and fishermen. — 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.
Rules in detail
The coelacanth was considered extinct for 65 million years! It was rediscovered off the Comoros in 1938. Strictly protected!
Freshwater
No significant freshwater bodies (small volcanic islands).
Saltwater
Volcanic islands in the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and Africa. Steep drop-offs!
Equipment
Hardly available locally. Own equipment REQUIRED!
Guides
Local fishermen as guides: 50-150 USD/day. No professional charters.
Getting there
Flights to Moroni (via Nairobi, Dar es Salaam). Inter-island flights.
Safety
Politically unstable (history of coups). Minimal infrastructure. Malaria. Travel insurance required!
Customs & fish export
Visa on arrival. French and Arabic. Islamic country.
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All information without guarantee. Always check with the official local authorities. Not legal advice. Last updated: May 18, 2026
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