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Henties Bay
Surf fishing hotspot for Silver Kob
Africa · Fishing World Guide
Namibia.
Fishing in Namibia 2026: Permits, Best Spots, Charters & Costs
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target species
Yes
license needed
Apr–Nov
best season
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Do you need a license?
License
Yes.
Coastal fishing permit: From 50 NAD (~3 USD). Freshwater: Organized at lodges/camps.
›All license details
- Where to apply?
- At the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources or on the coast at local authorities.
- Cost
- Coastal fishing permit: From 50 NAD (~3 USD). Freshwater: Organized at lodges/camps.
- Validity
- Day or annual tickets
- Available online?
- No
Namibia is famous for shark fishing and surf fishing on the Skeleton Coast. The licenses are cheap and simple. Freshwater: The Kunene and Okavango offer exotic species like the Tigerfish.
When to go?
The season at a glance.
Best season
Coast: Year-round, November-April optimal. Freshwater: August-November (Tigerfish).
Where to fish?
The top waters.
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Skeleton Coast
Copper Shark and Steenbras grounds
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Zambezi River
Tigerfish and Nembwe Perch
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Walvis Bay
Boat tours for table fish and Sharks
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Hardap Dam
Freshwater fishing for Carp and Barbel
What's biting?
Your target species.
›+3 more species
Silver kob (Kabeljou)GaljoenNembwe
The rules.
Four things you need to know.
Closed seasons
Closed seasons
No general closed seasons. Observe individually protected coastal sections.
Catch limits
Catch limits
Shark: Catch-and-Release increasingly standard. Cod: Daily limits. Tigerfish: C&R recommended.
Prohibited methods
Prohibited methods
Nets prohibited for sport anglers. Dynamite prohibited.
Catch & release
Catch & release
Standard for shark and Tigerfish. Increasingly for all species.
What does it cost?
3 USD
License
Coast: Approx. 3 USD/day. Freshwater: Included in lodge price.
100-200 USD
Guide per day
Coast: 100-200 USD/day. Caprivi Lodge: 200-400 USD/day.
50-100 USD
Daily budget
Budget: 50-100 USD (camping, own equipment). Comfort: 200-400 USD/day (lodge).
Bite times
The best fishing times — free.
Best fishing times
·Namibia-22.96°, 18.49°
🎣 Live catches in namibia
2 verified catches
Not enough data (2 catches)
Bite-time forecast appears from 5 catches.
Plan your trip.
Everything in one place.
All the details
The fine print.
License in detail
At the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources or on the coast at local authorities. — Namibia is famous for shark fishing and surf fishing on the Skeleton Coast. The licenses are cheap and simple. Freshwater: The Kunene and Okavango offer exotic species like the Tigerfish.
Rules in detail
The Skeleton Coast is one of the few places where you can catch copper shark, bronze shark and even great white shark from the beach!
Freshwater
Caprivi Strip with Okavango and Kunene: Tigerfish, Bream and exotic African species.
Saltwater
The cold Benguela Current brings nutrient-rich water. Shore-based shark fishing is legendary!
Equipment
Heavy surf rods for shark fishing (4-5m). Tigerfish: Medium spinning rods. Limited availability on site.
Guides
Shark fishing guides: 100-200 USD/day. Tigerfish lodges in the Caprivi: 200-400 USD/day.
Getting there
Flight to Windhoek. Rental car (4x4 for Skeleton Coast!). Long distances.
Safety
Desert! Water and sun protection are vital. Snakes and scorpions. Malaria area in the Caprivi.
Customs & fish export
Fishing equipment allowed. Observe CITES for protected shark species.
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All information without guarantee. Always check with the official local authorities. Not legal advice. Last updated: April 11, 2026
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