Asia
Fishing in
Myanmar 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
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·Myanmar21.91°, 95.96°
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- Yes
- Where to apply?
- Through specialized fishing tour operators.
- Cost
- Included in the tour price. Separate permits hardly available.
- Validity
- For the duration of the stay
- Available online?
- No
Myanmar (Burma) has hardly any fished waters — Irrawaddy, Salween and Andaman coast offer enormous potential. ATTENTION: Since the military coup in 2021 the situation is extremely unstable! Observe travel warnings!
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Guided tours with local experts — recommended by locals
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Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- No formal closed seasons for sport anglers.
- Catch limits
- No strict limits. C&R recommended.
- Prohibited methods
- Dynamite unfortunately widespread (but prohibited).
- Catch & Release
- Promoted by specialized providers.
Myanmar has some of the last completely untouched rivers in Asia. The Salween and its tributaries are hardly explored!
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Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Inle-Lake (Karpfen + Wels, fischen in einzigartiger Kulisse)
- —Irrawaddy-Delta (Giant Snakehead + Wels, habitatreich)
- —Myeik-Archipel (Giant Trevally + Barrakuda, remote)
- —Lampi Marine Nationalpark (Grouper + Schnapper, geschütztes Reef)
- —Andamanen-Lake near Kawthaung (Black Marlin + GT, Hochsee-Potenzial)
Target fish
Freshwater
Irrawaddy, Salween, Inle Lake. Hardly fished. Enormous potential!
Saltwater
Myeik Archipelago (800+ islands in the Andaman Sea!). GT, Barramundi. Completely untouched!
Starting from800 USD / day
Best season: October-April (dry season). Andamans: November-April. Monsoon: avoid May-September!
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Practical Information
- Equipment
- Nothing on site. Own complete equipment mandatory!
- Fishing guides
- Specialized tours: 200-500 USD/day. Myeik liveaboard: 400-800 USD/day.
- Transport
- Flights to Yangon. Domestic flights. Boats. Infrastructure limited.
- Safety
- WARNING: Military coup 2021! Political instability, civil war in parts of the country. Travel warnings MUST be observed! Malaria.
- Customs & taking fish home
- Visa in advance or e-visa. Check current situation! Fishing equipment permitted.
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Cost Overview
License fees
Included in the tour price.
Guide prices
200-800 USD/day depending on area.
Daily budget
Only as organized tour: 200-800 USD/day.
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