Africa
Fishing in
Republic of the Congo 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
🌙Fishing Times 2026Best fishing times
·Republic of the Congo-0.23°, 15.83°
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- Yes
- 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!
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Guided tours with local experts — recommended by locals
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Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- No general closed seasons.
- Catch limits
- Moderate limits.
- Prohibited methods
- Dynamite prohibited.
- Catch & Release
- Recommended.
Brazzaville and Kinshasa (DR Congo) are the closest capital cities in the world — separated only by the Congo River!
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Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Kongo-River (Goliath-Tigersalmler + Nilbarsch, Brazzaville-Sektor)
- —Pointe-Noire (Tarpon + Barrakuda, Atlantik-Hotspot)
- —Sangha River (Tigerfish + Welse, Rainforest-Expedition)
- —Kouilou-River (Afrikanischer Hechtsalmler, Coastnnähe)
- —Lac Télé (Welse + Tilapia, tief im Bayou-Jungle)
Freshwater
Congo River and rainforest tributaries.
Saltwater
170 km Atlantic coast near Pointe-Noire.
Starting from300 USD / day
Best season: June-September (dry season). Coast: Year-round.
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Practical Information
- Equipment
- NOTHING available locally.
- Fishing guides
- 100-300 USD/day.
- Transport
- Flights to Brazzaville or Pointe-Noire. Roads are poor.
- Safety
- Brazzaville/Pointe-Noire: Relatively safe. Rainforest: Adventurous. Malaria.
- Customs & taking fish home
- Visa in advance. French as official language.
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Cost Overview
License fees
Included in tour price.
Guide prices
100-300 USD/day.
Daily budget
Budget: 40-80 USD. Congo expedition: 200-500 USD.
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