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Fishing in
Niger 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
🌙Fishing Times 2026Best fishing times
·Niger17.61°, 8.08°
🎣 Live catches in niger
2 verified catches
Not enough data (2 catches)
Bite-time forecast appears from 5 catches.
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- Yes
- Where to apply?
- Through local authorities.
- Cost
- From 5-15 USD.
- Validity
- Day/trip permit
- Available online?
- No
Niger has the Niger River (namesake!) and the W National Park (UNESCO). Nile perch, catfish and tilapia. One of the poorest countries in the world, but the Niger River is a lifeline.
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Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- No general closed seasons.
- Catch limits
- No strict limits.
- Prohibited methods
- Dynamite prohibited.
- Catch & Release
- Not widely practiced.
The W National Park (UNESCO) is located on the Niger River and is home to hippos, crocodiles and rich fish stocks.
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Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Niger-River Niamey (Nilbarsch + Tilapia, year-roand)
- —W-Nationalpark (Riverfische + Krokodile, nur with Guide)
- —Komadugu-Yobe River (Clarias + Tilapia, saisonal)
- —Valleysperre von Kandadji (Nilbarsch + Raubfische, neu)
- —Agadez-Oasiss (Wüstenfischerei + seltene species, lokal)
Target fish
Freshwater
Niger River and tributaries. Sahara oases.
Saltwater
No access to the sea (landlocked, Sahara).
Starting from50 USD / day
Best season: October-March (dry season, low water).
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Practical Information
- Equipment
- NOTHING available locally.
- Fishing guides
- 15-50 USD/day.
- Transport
- Flights to Niamey. 4WD.
- Safety
- Terrorism in the north and at borders! Only Niamey and Niger River region. Travel warnings!
- Customs & taking fish home
- Visa required in advance.
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Cost Overview
License fees
5-15 USD.
Guide prices
15-50 USD/day.
Daily budget
Budget: 15-30 USD (extremely cheap).
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