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·Kenya-0.02°, 37.91°
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- Yes
- 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.
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Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- No general closed seasons for saltwater. Freshwater: Trout waters partially seasonal.
- Catch limits
- Big Game: Catch-and-Release is standard (especially Marlin). Daily limits for table fish.
- Prohibited methods
- Commercial net fishing in sport fishing waters prohibited. Dynamite/poison prohibited.
- Catch & Release
- Standard in Big Game Fishing. Marlin and Sailfish are almost always released.
Kenya's coastal waters are among the best Big Game grounds in the world. Catch-and-Release is consistently practiced.
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Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Malindi & Watamu (Big Game Hotspots für Marlin, Sailfish, Thuna)
- —North Kenya Banks (legendäres Revier für Jigging & Großfisch)
- —Lamu-Archipel (unberührtes Fishing auf GT and andere Reefbewohner)
- —Lake Naivasha (Smallmouth Bass, Tilapia)
- —Flüsse am Mt. Kenya (Trout)
Target fish
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.
Starting from800 USD / day
Best season: August to March (Big Game). December-March (Marlin peak season). Freshwater: Year-round.
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Practical Information
- Equipment
- Big Game: Is provided completely by the charter boat. Own light tackle for coastal fishing.
- Fishing guides
- Big Game charters: From 500 USD/day for a complete boat. Half day: From 300 USD.
- Transport
- 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 & taking fish home
- Fish export is limited. Most Big Game fish are released.
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Cost Overview
License fees
Saltwater: Included in the charter price. Freshwater: 4-10 EUR/day.
Guide prices
Big Game charter: 300-800 USD/day (whole boat, 4-6 anglers). Half day: 200-400 USD.
Daily budget
Budget: 50-100 EUR (beach fishing). Premium Big Game: 200-500 EUR/day per person.
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