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Fishing in
Mozambique 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
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·Mozambique-18.67°, 35.53°
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- Yes
- Where to apply?
- Via lodges and charter boat providers. Permits from the local fisheries authority.
- Cost
- Sport fishing permit: From 20-50 USD. Usually included in lodge price.
- Validity
- For the duration of the stay
- Available online?
- No
Mozambique is THE emerging angling destination in Africa! The Bazaruto Archipelago offers world-class big game and GT. Lightly fished, spectacular waters. Lodges organize all permits.
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Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- No general closed seasons. Marine parks have their own regulations.
- Catch limits
- Moderate limits. Marlin: Catch-and-Release standard. GT: Increasingly C&R.
- Prohibited methods
- Dynamite forbidden. Strict rules in marine parks.
- Catch & Release
- Standard for marlin and GT. Actively promoted by lodges.
Mozambique offers some of the last barely fished waters of the Indian Ocean. The Bazaruto Archipelago is legendary for Black Marlin!
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Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Bazaruto-Archipel (World class für Schwarzen Marlin, GT, and Sailfish)
- —St. Lazarus Bank (Ein Magnet für Großfische: Dogtooth Tuna, GT, Marlin)
- —Quirimbas-Archipel (Unberührte Reefs, ideal für GT, Tuna and Wahoo)
- —Inhambane & Tofo (Gute Coastnfischerei auf Sailfish, Wahoo and Königsmakrelen)
- —Vilankulo (Hauptausgangspunkt für Touren tom Bazaruto-Archipel)
- —Premeiras-Archipel (Geheimtipp für GTs and Großfische an remoten Reefsn)
Target fish
Freshwater
Cahora Bassa reservoir: Tigerfish! Little developed but great potential.
Saltwater
2,500 km coastline on the Indian Ocean. Bazaruto and Quirimbas Archipelagos are world-class!
Starting from300 USD / day
Best season: Marlin: October-March. GT: Year-round. Sailfish: April-August. Best time: October-December.
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Practical Information
- Equipment
- Lodges provide equipment. Own heavy saltwater gear recommended.
- Fishing guides
- Bazaruto Lodge: 400-1,000 USD/day. Coastal fishing: 150-300 USD/day.
- Transport
- Flights to Maputo or Vilankulo. Small planes to the islands. Roads partly poor.
- Safety
- Malaria prophylaxis MANDATORY! Medical care limited. Travel insurance!
- Customs & taking fish home
- Fishing equipment permitted. Visa on arrival or online in advance.
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Cost Overview
License fees
20-50 USD (usually included in lodge price)
Guide prices
Coastal fishing: 150-300 USD/day. Bazaruto Lodge: 400-1,000 USD/day.
Daily budget
Budget: 100-200 USD. Premium Bazaruto: 500-1,200 USD/day.
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