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Fishing in
Guinea-Bissau 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
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·Guinea-Bissau11.80°, -15.18°
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- Yes
- Where to apply?
- Through specialized fishing tour operators.
- Cost
- Included in the lodge/tour price.
- Validity
- For the duration of the stay
- Available online?
- No
Guinea-Bissau is an absolute insider tip! The Bijagos Archipelago (88 islands!) is considered one of the best tarpon fisheries in the WORLD. Giant tarpon up to 100+ kg in hardly fished waters. Accessible only through specialized lodges.
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Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- No formal closed seasons for sport anglers.
- Catch limits
- Tarpon: C&R mandatory at lodges. Moderate limits for food fish.
- Prohibited methods
- Dynamite prohibited. Sustainability promoted by lodges.
- Catch & Release
- MANDATORY for tarpon! Standard at all lodges.
The Bijagos Archipelago is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The tarpon population here is one of the largest and healthiest in the world!
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Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Bijagós-Archipel (Tarpon-Weltrekordrevier + 88 Islands)
- —Orango Island (Saltwater-Riverpferde + huge Tarpons)
- —Acanda (Rote Snapper + Barracuda in largen Stückzahlen)
- —João Vieira (Cubera Snapper + Jack Crevalle Hotspot)
- —Rio Geba (Brackwasser-Fishing auf large Kapitänsfische)
Target fish
Freshwater
Rivers with tarpon and barracuda (brackish water transition).
Saltwater
Bijagos Archipelago: 88 islands, UNESCO, hardly fished. Tarpon paradise without equal!
Starting from800 USD / day
Best season: Tarpon: November-May (dry season). Peak: March-May. Rainy season: June-October (difficult).
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Practical Information
- Equipment
- Lodges provide equipment. Own heavy tarpon rods recommended (12wt fly).
- Fishing guides
- Bijagos Lodge: 400-800 USD/day (all-inclusive). Only package trips make sense.
- Transport
- Flights to Bissau (via Lisbon). Small plane or boat to the Bijagos Islands.
- Safety
- Politically unstable! Only with organized lodge trips. Malaria everywhere. Travel insurance!
- Customs & taking fish home
- Visa required in advance. Fishing equipment permitted.
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Cost Overview
License fees
Included in the lodge price.
Guide prices
Bijagos Lodge: 400-800 USD/day (all-inclusive).
Daily budget
Only as package trip: 400-800 USD/day.
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