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Fishing in Mauritania 2026: Permits, Best Spots, Charters & Costs

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target species

Yes

license needed

May–Nov

best season

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Do you need a license?

License

Yes.

Included in the charter price.

›All license details
Where to apply?
Via charter boat providers or fisheries authority.
Cost
Included in the charter price.
Validity
For the duration of the tour
Available online?
No

Mauritania has one of the FISH-RICHEST COASTS IN THE WORLD! The upwelling effect (Canary Current) brings enormous nutrient richness. Banc d'Arguin (UNESCO) is a bird paradise AND fishing center.

Read blog article →Detailed guide: Fishing in Mauritania→

When to go?

The season at a glance.

Best season

November-May (cooler). Possible year-round.

Where to fish?

The top waters.

Banc d'Arguin

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Banc d'Arguin

Corvina + Sharksprotected World Heritage site
Cap Tafarit

02 ·

Cap Tafarit

Tuna + Jacksspectacular cliff fishing
Nouakchott Coast

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Nouakchott Coast

Barracuda + Gilthead Breamyear-round
Nouadhibou Bay

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Nouadhibou Bay

Premium fish + seafoodprotected
Iwik Waters

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Iwik Waters

Grey Mullet + classic Imraguen methods

What's biting?

Your target species.

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Corvina

Corvina

›+1 more species
Sharks

The rules.

Four things you need to know.

Closed seasons

No general closed seasons.

Catch limits

Moderate limits.

Prohibited methods

Dynamite prohibited.

Catch & release

Increasingly practiced.

What does it cost?

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License

Included in the charter price.

200-500 USD

Guide per day

200-500 USD/day.

40-80 USD

Daily budget

Budget: 40-80 USD. Charter: 150-350 USD/person.

Bite times

The best fishing times — free.

Best fishing times

·Mauritania

21.01°, -10.94°

Open 30-day forecast →

Plan your trip.

Everything in one place.

Book a fishing trip & guide in Mauritania

Starting from500 USD / day

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Best season: November-May (cooler). Possible year-round.

Fishing tours

Guided tours with local experts — recommended by locals

Flights

Compare and book cheap flights to Mauritania with Kiwi.com

Airport Transfer

Pre-booked transfer from the airport to your hotel or fishing charter

Mobile Data

eSIM for 150+ countries — no roaming fees

Equipment

Recommended fishing equipment

All the details

The fine print.

License in detail

Via charter boat providers or fisheries authority. — Mauritania has one of the FISH-RICHEST COASTS IN THE WORLD! The upwelling effect (Canary Current) brings enormous nutrient richness. Banc d'Arguin (UNESCO) is a bird paradise AND fishing center.

Rules in detail

The Banc d'Arguin National Park (UNESCO) is one of the most important fishing grounds in West Africa!

Freshwater

Senegal River (border). Little freshwater (Sahara).

Saltwater

754 km Atlantic! Richest fishing waters in West Africa due to upwelling!

Equipment

NOTHING available locally. Bring your own equipment!

Guides

Charter: 200-500 USD/day.

Getting there

Flights to Nouakchott. 4WD for the coast.

Safety

Sahara! Heat, sand. Nouakchott is safe. Land mines in the north.

Customs & fish export

Visa on arrival (55 EUR).

Detailed guide: Fishing in MauritaniaFishing in Mauritania: Richest coast in West Africa, Banc d'Arguin UNESCO, Sahara meets Atlantic.Read blog article →

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All information without guarantee. Always check with the official local authorities. Not legal advice. Last updated: June 5, 2026

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