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Fishing in
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·Israel31.05°, 34.85°
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- Yes
- Where to apply?
- At the Ministry of Agriculture or online. Coast: Charter boats organize.
- Cost
- Freshwater: From 50-100 NIS (~13-25 EUR). Coast: Included in charter price.
- Validity
- Annual license or short-term
- Available online?
- Yes
Israel has Lake Kinneret (Biblical lake!), the Mediterranean coast and the Red Sea near Eilat. Despite its small size, surprisingly versatile! St. Peter's fish (Tilapia) in Lake Kinneret has biblical significance.
Buy fishing license for Israel online
Official authority website
Book fishing tours in Israel
Guided tours with local experts — recommended by locals
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Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- Lake Kinneret: Seasonal closed seasons (spawning season).
- Catch limits
- Lake Kinneret: Strictly regulated. Coast: Moderate limits.
- Prohibited methods
- Lake Kinneret: Restrictions. Nets prohibited for recreational anglers.
- Catch & Release
- Increasingly common, especially in the Mediterranean.
Lake Kinneret is the lowest freshwater lake in the world (-209 m!). Jesus is said to have fished here!
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Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Lake Genezareth (St. Petersfisch & Karpfen, biblisches Gewässer)
- —Eilat/Rotes Sea (GT, Barrakudas & Schnapper, Reef fishing)
- —Tel Aviv Coast (Gilthead Bream, Amberjack & Wolfsbarsch)
- —Haifa/Kishon (Thunfisch & Bernsteinmakrele, Hochsee)
- —Jordan-River (Welse & Barben, historisches Freshwater)
Target fish
Freshwater
Lake Kinneret — lowest freshwater lake in the world! Jordan River.
Saltwater
Mediterranean (273 km) and Red Sea (Eilat, 12 km). Two completely different seas!
Starting from500 USD / day
Best season: Mediterranean: Year-round. Eilat: Year-round (warm!). Lake Kinneret: Spring/autumn.
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Practical Information
- Equipment
- Good tackle shops in Tel Aviv and Eilat.
- Fishing guides
- Mediterranean charter: 200-500 USD/day. Eilat: 200-400 USD. Kinneret: 100-200 USD.
- Transport
- Flights to Tel Aviv (Ben Gurion). Rental car. Good infrastructure.
- Safety
- Pay attention to the security situation! Tel Aviv/Eilat: Safe. Gaza border: DO NOT go! Rocket alarms possible.
- Customs & taking fish home
- Visa-free for EU citizens (90 days). Strict security checks at the airport!
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Cost Overview
License fees
13-25 EUR (freshwater). Coast: Included in charter price.
Guide prices
100-500 USD/day.
Daily budget
Budget: 50-100 USD. Charter: 150-400 USD.
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