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Inle Lake
Carp + Wels Catfishfishing in a unique setting
Asia · Fishing World Guide
Myanmar.
Fishing in Myanmar 2026: Permits, Best Spots, Charters & Costs
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target species
Yes
license needed
Mar–Nov
best season
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Do you need a license?
License
Yes.
Included in the tour price. Separate permits hardly available.
›All license details
- 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!
When to go?
The season at a glance.
Best season
October-April (dry season). Andamans: November-April. Monsoon: avoid May-September!
Where to fish?
The top waters.
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Irrawaddy Delta
Giant Snakehead + Wels Catfishhabitat rich
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Myeik Archipelago
Giant Trevally + Barracudaremote
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Lampi Marine National Park
Grouper + Snapperprotected reef
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Andaman Sea near Kawthaung
Black Marlin + GToffshore potential
What's biting?
Your target species.
›+1 more species
Giant Pangasius
The rules.
Four things you need to know.
Closed seasons
Closed seasons
No formal closed seasons for sport anglers.
Catch limits
Catch limits
No strict limits. C&R recommended.
Prohibited methods
Prohibited methods
Dynamite unfortunately widespread (but prohibited).
Catch & release
Catch & release
Promoted by specialized providers.
What does it cost?
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License
Included in the tour price.
200-800 USD
Guide per day
200-800 USD/day depending on area.
200-800 USD
Daily budget
Only as organized tour: 200-800 USD/day.
Bite times
The best fishing times — free.
Best fishing times
·Myanmar21.91°, 95.96°
🎣 Live catches in myanmar
5 verified catches
When are they biting?
24-hour bite time · myanmar
Based on: 5 verified catches
NOW 0% · 22:00
01:00
100%
Sunrise
03:00
100%
Sunrise
04:00
100%
Sunrise
Catch statistics
Top catch species
Barracuda
3 · 60%
Giant Snakehead
1 · 20%
Grouper
1 · 20%
Best conditions
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1006
1014
1022+
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Plan your trip.
Everything in one place.
All the details
The fine print.
License in detail
Through specialized fishing tour operators. — 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!
Rules in detail
Myanmar has some of the last completely untouched rivers in Asia. The Salween and its tributaries are hardly explored!
Freshwater
Irrawaddy, Salween, Inle Lake. Hardly fished. Enormous potential!
Saltwater
Myeik Archipelago (800+ islands in the Andaman Sea!). GT, Barramundi. Completely untouched!
Equipment
Nothing on site. Own complete equipment mandatory!
Guides
Specialized tours: 200-500 USD/day. Myeik liveaboard: 400-800 USD/day.
Getting there
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 & fish export
Visa in advance or e-visa. Check current situation! Fishing equipment permitted.
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All information without guarantee. Always check with the official local authorities. Not legal advice. Last updated: May 26, 2026
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