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Fishing in
Kuwait 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
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·Kuwait29.31°, 47.48°
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- Yes
- Where to apply?
- Via charter boat providers or Public Authority for Agriculture and Fish Resources.
- Cost
- Sport fishing permit: From 5-10 KWD (~15-30 EUR). Included in charter price.
- Validity
- Day/trip permit
- Available online?
- No
Kuwait is located in the northwestern Persian Gulf. Hammour, Zubaidi and Kingfish. Kuwaitis are passionate anglers — there is a large local fishing scene! Failaka Island for coastal fishing.
Book fishing tours in Kuwait
Guided tours with local experts — recommended by locals
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Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- Zubaidi: Seasonal closed season. Shrimp: Seasonal.
- Catch limits
- Hammour: Limited. Zubaidi: Seasonal.
- Prohibited methods
- Nets prohibited for recreational anglers.
- Catch & Release
- Increasing.
Zubaidi (Silver Pomfret) is THE national fish of Kuwait — on every menu!
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Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Kuwait Bay (Hammour + Zubaidi, urbanes Fishing)
- —Failaka Island (Queenfish + Königsmakrele, historisch)
- —Al Khiran (Beraubung + Seabream, künstliche Lagoonn)
- —Kubbar Island (Reef fishing + Cobia, kristallklares Wasser)
- —Ras Al-Zour (Barrakuda + Königsmakrele, felsige Coast)
Target fish
Freshwater
No freshwater bodies (desert).
Saltwater
Persian Gulf. Kuwait Bay and offshore islands.
Starting from450 EUR / day
Best season: October-May (cooler). Summer: 50°C+, hardly possible.
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Practical Information
- Equipment
- Good fishing shops in Kuwait City (large local scene!).
- Fishing guides
- Charter: 50-150 KWD/day. Shore guide: 20-50 KWD.
- Transport
- Flights to Kuwait City. Taxi/rental car.
- Safety
- Safe. Extreme heat! No alcohol.
- Customs & taking fish home
- Visa on arrival for EU citizens. Do not import alcohol!
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Cost Overview
License fees
15-30 EUR (included in charter price).
Guide prices
60-450 EUR/day.
Daily budget
Budget: 40-80 EUR (shore). Charter: 100-300 EUR/person.
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