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Malindi & Watamu
Big Game Hotspots for MarlinSailfishTuna
Africa · Fishing World Guide
Kenya.
Fishing Map Kenya 2026 - Big Game, Marlin & Indian Ocean
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target species
Yes
license needed
Feb–Sep
best season
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Do you need a license?
License
Yes.
Freshwater: From 500 KES (~4 EUR)/day. Saltwater: Usually included in the charter price.
›All license details
- Where to apply?
- At the Kenya Fisheries Service or through charter boat providers (who often take care of it).
- Cost
- Freshwater: From 500 KES (~4 EUR)/day. Saltwater: Usually included in the charter price.
- Validity
- Day or weekly permit
- Available online?
- No
Kenya is especially known for offshore fishing in the Indian Ocean. Most charter boat providers take care of all necessary permits. Freshwater: Some lakes require permits from the local authority.
When to go?
The season at a glance.
Best season
August to March (Big Game). December-March (Marlin peak season). Freshwater: Year-round.
Where to fish?
The top waters.
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North Kenya Banks
legendary area for jigging & big fish
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Lamu Archipelago
untouched fishing for GT and other reef dwellers
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Lake Naivasha
Smallmouth BassTilapia
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Rivers at Mt. Kenya
Trout
What's biting?
Your target species.
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Sailfish
The rules.
Four things you need to know.
Closed seasons
Closed seasons
No general closed seasons for saltwater. Freshwater: Trout waters partially seasonal.
Catch limits
Catch limits
Big Game: Catch-and-Release is standard (especially Marlin). Daily limits for table fish.
Prohibited methods
Prohibited methods
Commercial net fishing in sport fishing waters prohibited. Dynamite/poison prohibited.
Catch & release
Catch & release
Standard in Big Game Fishing. Marlin and Sailfish are almost always released.
What does it cost?
4-10 €
License
Saltwater: Included in the charter price. Freshwater: 4-10 EUR/day.
300-800 USD
Guide per day
Big Game charter: 300-800 USD/day (whole boat, 4-6 anglers). Half day: 200-400 USD.
50-100 €
Daily budget
Budget: 50-100 EUR (beach fishing). Premium Big Game: 200-500 EUR/day per person.
Bite times
The best fishing times — free.
Best fishing times
·Kenya-0.02°, 37.91°
🎣 Live catches in kenia
5 verified catches
When are they biting?
24-hour bite time · kenia
Based on: 5 verified catches
NOW 0% · 15:00
04:00
100%
Sunrise ☀
13:00
100%
Midday
17:00
100%
First dusk
Catch statistics
Top catch species
Mahi-Mahi
1 · 25%
Wahoo
1 · 25%
Giant Trevally
1 · 25%
Black Marlin
1 · 25%
Best conditions
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998
1006
1014
1022+
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Fishing trips in Kenya
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All the details
The fine print.
License in detail
At the Kenya Fisheries Service or through charter boat providers (who often take care of it). — Kenya is especially known for offshore fishing in the Indian Ocean. Most charter boat providers take care of all necessary permits. Freshwater: Some lakes require permits from the local authority.
Rules in detail
Kenya's coastal waters are among the best Big Game grounds in the world. Catch-and-Release is consistently practiced.
Freshwater
Lake Naivasha and Mt. Kenya region for trout and largemouth bass. Lake Victoria: Nile perch (limited).
Saltwater
Indian Ocean: World-class Big Game Fishing! Malindi and Watamu are international hotspots.
Equipment
Big Game: Is provided completely by the charter boat. Own light tackle for coastal fishing.
Guides
Big Game charters: From 500 USD/day for a complete boat. Half day: From 300 USD.
Getting there
Flights to Mombasa or Nairobi + domestic flight. Transfer to the harbor is usually organized.
Safety
Sun protection is extremely important at the equator! Seas can be rough. Malaria prophylaxis recommended.
Customs & fish export
Fish export is limited. Most Big Game fish are released.
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All information without guarantee. Always check with the official local authorities. Not legal advice. Last updated: April 10, 2026
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