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Rioni
TroutBarbelWels Catfish
Europe · Fishing World Guide
Georgia.
Fishing Map Georgia 2026 - Caucasus, Trout & Black Sea
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target species
Yes
license needed
Apr–Nov
best season
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Do you need a license?
License
Yes.
Sport fishing permit: From 10-30 GEL (~3-10 EUR). Often cheap or included in tour price.
›All license details
- Where to apply?
- At the National Environmental Agency or through local providers and lodges.
- Cost
- Sport fishing permit: From 10-30 GEL (~3-10 EUR). Often cheap or included in tour price.
- Validity
- Daily or travel permit
- Available online?
- No
Georgia is an emerging fishing destination in the Caucasus! Wild mountain rivers with trout, Black Sea access and spectacular landscapes. The licensing system is simple and cheap. Still hardly developed for anglers!
When to go?
The season at a glance.
Best season
Trout: May-September. Black Sea: April-November. Mountain rivers: June-September (snowmelt!).
Where to fish?
The top waters.
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Aragvi
Troutnear Tiflis
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Black Sea coast near Batumi
TurbotGrey MulletHorse Mackerel
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Paravani Lake
TroutCarpWhitefish
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Tiflis Lake
CarpPike-perchWels Catfish
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Shaori Reservoir
Rainbow TroutCarp
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Alazani
CarpWels CatfishBarbel
What's biting?
Your target species.
›+2 more species
Flathead Grey MulletBlue Runner (Bluefish)
The rules.
Four things you need to know.
Closed seasons
Closed seasons
Trout: October-March (varies regionally). Seasonal restrictions in protected areas.
Catch limits
Catch limits
Moderate limits. Stricter rules in national parks. Sturgeon: Protected!
Prohibited methods
Prohibited methods
Dynamite and poison prohibited. Strict rules in protected areas.
Catch & release
Catch & release
Increasingly for trout. Promoted by specialized providers.
What does it cost?
3-10 €
License
3-10 EUR. Extremely cheap!
50-150 €
Guide per day
50-150 EUR/day.
15-30 €
Daily budget
Budget: 15-30 EUR (extremely cheap!). Comfort: 50-100 EUR.
Bite times
The best fishing times — free.
Best fishing times
·Georgia42.32°, 43.36°
🎣 Live catches in georgien
1 verified catches
Not enough data (1 catches)
Bite-time forecast appears from 5 catches.
Plan your trip.
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Fishing trips in Georgia
Curated tours & charters with price and click data from our partner dashboards.
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Fishing on Paliastomi Lake
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Fishing on Golden Lake
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All the details
The fine print.
License in detail
At the National Environmental Agency or through local providers and lodges. — Georgia is an emerging fishing destination in the Caucasus! Wild mountain rivers with trout, Black Sea access and spectacular landscapes. The licensing system is simple and cheap. Still hardly developed for anglers!
Rules in detail
Georgia has some completely untouched mountain rivers in the Caucasus. The Kura and Rioni are the main rivers. Black Sea trout is endemic!
Freshwater
Caucasus mountain rivers with wild trout. Kura and Rioni. Completely untouched!
Saltwater
310 km Black Sea coast. Batumi as base. Bonito, bluefish, mackerel.
Equipment
Hardly any specialized tackle shops. Bring your own equipment!
Guides
Trout guide: 50-100 EUR/day. Sea fishing Batumi: 80-150 EUR/day.
Getting there
Flight to Tbilisi or Kutaisi. Rental car (4WD for mountains!). Marshrutkas (minibuses).
Safety
Generally safe. Mountain roads adventurous! No medical care in remote valleys.
Customs & fish export
Visa-free for EU citizens (1 year!). Fishing equipment no problem.
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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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