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Nosy Be
GTSailfishDogtooth Tunaultimate hotspot!
Africa · Fishing World Guide
Madagascar.
Fishing in Madagascar 2026: Permits, Best Spots, Charters & Costs
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target species
Yes
license needed
Mar–Dec
best season
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Do you need a license?
License
Yes.
Sport fishing permit: From 30-50 USD. Included in lodge price.
›All license details
- Where to apply?
- Through specialized fishing travel operators and lodges.
- Cost
- Sport fishing permit: From 30-50 USD. Included in lodge price.
- Validity
- For the duration of the stay
- Available online?
- No
Madagascar is a GT paradise! The fourth largest island in the world has hardly fished coasts with huge GT, Dogtooth Tuna and Sailfish. Only accessible through specialized providers.
When to go?
The season at a glance.
Best season
GT: September-December. Big Game: October-April. Possible year-round.
Where to fish?
The top waters.
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Radama Archipelago
Untouched reefs + huge Dogtooth Tuna
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Mitsio Islands
Marlin + Sailfishtop destination in the north
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Fort Dauphin
Wild South Coastworld-class GT grounds
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Castor Bank
Offshore plateau with trophy predatory fish
What's biting?
Your target species.
The rules.
Four things you need to know.
Closed seasons
Closed seasons
No general closed seasons. Observe marine reserves.
Catch limits
Catch limits
Moderate limits. Catch-and-Release promoted by lodges.
Prohibited methods
Prohibited methods
Dynamite forbidden. Strict rules in protected areas.
Catch & release
Catch & release
Standard for GT and billfish. Strictly enforced by lodges.
What does it cost?
30-50 USD
License
30-50 USD (included in lodge price)
400-800 USD
Guide per day
Lodge: 400-800 USD/day. Charter: 300-600 USD/day.
200-400 USD
Daily budget
Budget difficult: 200-400 USD. Premium: 500-1,000 USD/day.
Bite times
The best fishing times — free.
Best fishing times
·Madagascar-18.77°, 46.87°
🎣 Live catches in madagaskar
3 verified catches
Not enough data (3 catches)
Bite-time forecast appears from 5 catches.
Plan your trip.
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Fishing trips in Madagascar
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All the details
The fine print.
License in detail
Through specialized fishing travel operators and lodges. — Madagascar is a GT paradise! The fourth largest island in the world has hardly fished coasts with huge GT, Dogtooth Tuna and Sailfish. Only accessible through specialized providers.
Rules in detail
Madagascar's waters are unique due to the island's isolation. The northwest coast (Nosy Be) and the south are the hotspots.
Freshwater
Some rivers with endemic species. Not the main reason for a trip.
Saltwater
4,800 km coastline! Reefs, drop-offs and open Indian Ocean. Hardly fished!
Equipment
Lodges provide equipment. Own GT equipment recommended (PE8+).
Guides
Nosy Be Lodge: 400-800 USD/day. Charter: 300-600 USD/day.
Getting there
Flights to Antananarivo, then domestic flight to Nosy Be. Roads bad!
Safety
Malaria everywhere! Tropical diseases. Medical care minimal. Travel insurance MANDATORY.
Customs & fish export
Visa on arrival (approx. 35 USD). Fishing equipment permitted.
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All information without guarantee. Always check with the official local authorities. Not legal advice. Last updated: April 15, 2026
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