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Fishing in
Lebanon 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
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·Lebanon33.85°, 35.86°
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- Yes
- Where to apply?
- Through charter boat providers or the Ministry of Agriculture.
- Cost
- Sports fishing permit: From 10-20 USD. Included in the charter price.
- Validity
- Day or travel permit
- Available online?
- No
Lebanon has 225 km of Mediterranean coast with good fishing for tuna, amberjack and gilt-head bream. Despite political instability, fishing is a popular pastime. Beirut has active charter providers.
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Guided tours with local experts — recommended by locals
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Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- No general closed seasons for recreational anglers.
- Catch limits
- Moderate limits. Tuna: Aiming for EU-like regulations.
- Prohibited methods
- Dynamite unfortunately widespread (but prohibited). Spearfishing regulated.
- Catch & Release
- Increasingly practiced for tuna and amberjack.
Lebanon has a rich fishing tradition. The Phoenicians were great seafarers and fishermen. Despite crises, the fishing scene remains active.
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Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Beirut (Big Game Fishing: Thunfisch + Schwertfisch, zentraler Port)
- —Dbayeh Marina (Charter-Basis für Goldbrasse + Amberjack, touristisch)
- —Byblos/Jnearl (Coastnnah: Wolfsbarsch + Dentex, historisches Panorama)
- —Tripoli (Nördl. Gewässer: Grouper + Barrakuda, ergiebige Reefs)
- —Sidon/Saida (Südliche Coastnbereiche: Reef fishing, traditionelles Revier)
Freshwater
Litani River and Orontes with carp and barbel. Little developed.
Saltwater
225 km Mediterranean coast. Good fishing despite small area!
Starting from150 USD / day
Best season: Tuna: May-October. Coast: Year-round. Spring/Fall optimal.
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Practical Information
- Equipment
- Fishing shops in Beirut. Basic equipment available.
- Fishing guides
- Big Game Charter: 300-700 USD/day. Coastal fishing: 50-150 USD.
- Transport
- Flights to Beirut. Taxi/rental car. Small country — everything close.
- Safety
- Politically unstable! Beirut and tourist areas mostly safe. Avoid southern Lebanon (Hezbollah area).
- Customs & taking fish home
- Visa-free on arrival for EU citizens (90 days). Fishing equipment permitted.
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Cost Overview
License fees
10-20 USD (included in the charter price).
Guide prices
Coast: 50-150 USD. Big Game: 300-700 USD/day.
Daily budget
Budget: 40-80 USD. Big Game: 150-400 USD/person.
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