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Congo River
Giant Tigerfish + Nile PerchBrazzaville sector
Africa · Fishing World Guide
Republic of the Congo.
Fishing in Republic of the Congo 2026: Permits, Best Spots, Charters & Costs
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target species
Yes
license needed
Jun–Sep
best season
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Do you need a license?
License
Yes.
Included in tour price.
›All license details
- Where to apply?
- Through local providers.
- Cost
- Included in tour price.
- Validity
- For the duration of the tour
- Available online?
- No
The Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville, NOT DR Congo!) has the Congo River and 170 km Atlantic coast. Goliath fish relatives, Tarpon and Nile perch. Brazzaville is located directly opposite Kinshasa!
When to go?
The season at a glance.
Best season
June-September (dry season). Coast: Year-round.
Where to fish?
The top waters.
02 · Noire
Pointe
Tarpon + BarracudaAtlantic hotspot
03 ·
Sangha River
Tigerfish + Wels Catfishrainforest expedition
04 ·
Kouilou River
African Pikenear the coast
05 ·
Lake Télé
Wels Catfish + Tilapiadeep in the bayou jungle
What's biting?
Your target species.
The rules.
Four things you need to know.
Closed seasons
Closed seasons
No general closed seasons.
Catch limits
Catch limits
Moderate limits.
Prohibited methods
Prohibited methods
Dynamite prohibited.
Catch & release
Catch & release
Recommended.
What does it cost?
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License
Included in tour price.
100-300 USD
Guide per day
100-300 USD/day.
40-80 USD
Daily budget
Budget: 40-80 USD. Congo expedition: 200-500 USD.
Bite times
The best fishing times — free.
Best fishing times
·Republic of the Congo-0.23°, 15.83°
Plan your trip.
Everything in one place.
All the details
The fine print.
License in detail
Through local providers. — The Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville, NOT DR Congo!) has the Congo River and 170 km Atlantic coast. Goliath fish relatives, Tarpon and Nile perch. Brazzaville is located directly opposite Kinshasa!
Rules in detail
Brazzaville and Kinshasa (DR Congo) are the closest capital cities in the world — separated only by the Congo River!
Freshwater
Congo River and rainforest tributaries.
Saltwater
170 km Atlantic coast near Pointe-Noire.
Equipment
NOTHING available locally.
Guides
100-300 USD/day.
Getting there
Flights to Brazzaville or Pointe-Noire. Roads are poor.
Safety
Brazzaville/Pointe-Noire: Relatively safe. Rainforest: Adventurous. Malaria.
Customs & fish export
Visa in advance. French as official language.
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All information without guarantee. Always check with the official local authorities. Not legal advice. Last updated: April 13, 2026
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