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Ebrie Lagoon
Tarpon + Barracudaextremely productive
Africa · Fishing World Guide
Ivory Coast.
Fishing in Côte d'Ivoire 2026: Permits, Best Spots, Charters & Costs
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target species
Yes
license needed
Mar–Nov
best season
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Do you need a license?
License
Yes.
From 20-50 USD.
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- Where to apply?
- Through local providers or Direction des Productions Halieutiques.
- Cost
- From 20-50 USD.
- Validity
- For the duration of the tour
- Available online?
- No
Côte d'Ivoire has 515 km of Atlantic coastline and large lagoons (Ebrie Lagoon near Abidjan is one of the largest in the world!). Tarpon, barracuda and big game in the Gulf of Guinea. Abidjan is the largest French-speaking city in Africa!
When to go?
The season at a glance.
Best season
November-March (dry season). Tarpon: year-round.
Where to fish?
The top waters.
02 ·
San Pedro
Big Game + Bluewater sportfishing
03 · Bassam
Grand
Atlantic Coast + historic ambiance
04 ·
Sassandra Estuary
Tarpon + Jack Crevalle
05 ·
Bandama River
Tilapia + Freshwater sport angling
What's biting?
Your target species.
The rules.
Four things you need to know.
Closed seasons
Closed seasons
No general closed seasons.
Catch limits
Catch limits
Moderate limits.
Prohibited methods
Prohibited methods
Dynamite is prohibited.
Catch & release
Catch & release
Increasingly practiced for tarpon.
What does it cost?
20-50 USD
License
20-50 USD.
50-200 USD
Guide per day
50-200 USD/day.
30-60 USD
Daily budget
Budget: 30-60 USD. Charter: 100-300 USD.
Bite times
The best fishing times — free.
Best fishing times
·Ivory Coast7.54°, -5.55°
🎣 Live catches in elfenbeinkueste
4 verified catches
Not enough data (4 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 or Direction des Productions Halieutiques. — Côte d'Ivoire has 515 km of Atlantic coastline and large lagoons (Ebrie Lagoon near Abidjan is one of the largest in the world!). Tarpon, barracuda and big game in the Gulf of Guinea. Abidjan is the largest French-speaking city in Africa!
Rules in detail
The Ebrie Lagoon near Abidjan is 130 km long and full of fish — urban fishing of a special kind!
Freshwater
Ebrie Lagoon (brackish water), Sassandra, Bandama. Large rivers.
Saltwater
515 km Atlantic coastline on the Gulf of Guinea.
Equipment
Basic equipment available in Abidjan.
Guides
50-200 USD/day.
Getting there
Flights to Abidjan. Rental car.
Safety
Abidjan is safe. North: exercise caution. Malaria.
Customs & fish export
Visa in advance or e-visa.
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All information without guarantee. Always check with the official local authorities. Not legal advice. Last updated: May 22, 2026
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