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Fishing in
Saudi Arabia 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
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·Saudi Arabia23.89°, 45.08°
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- Yes
- Where to apply?
- Via charter boat providers or the Saudi Fisheries Authority.
- Cost
- Sport fishing permit: From 50-100 SAR (~12-25 EUR). Included in charter price.
- Validity
- Day or travel permit
- Available online?
- Yes
Saudi Arabia is opening up for tourism (Vision 2030)! The Red Sea and the Persian Gulf offer top-class fishing. GT, Queenfish and Kingfish. NEOM and the Red Sea Project bring new infrastructure. Hardly fished!
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Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- Hammour: Seasonal closed period. Individual species protected.
- Catch limits
- Species-specific limits. Hammour strictly regulated.
- Prohibited methods
- Nets prohibited for recreational anglers.
- Catch & Release
- Increasingly for GT and Queenfish.
Saudi Arabia has 2,640 km of coastline on the Red Sea and Persian Gulf. Due to years of isolation, many waters are untouched!
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Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Jeddah (Rotes Sea, GT & Barrakuda)
- —Farasan Islands (Unberührtes Archipel, Snapper & Kingfish)
- —Yanbu (Reef fishing & Dogtooth Tuna)
- —Umluj (Die 'Malediven Saudi-Arabiens', kristallklares Wasser)
- —Al Jubail (Persischer Golf, Hammour & Sherry)
Freshwater
No noteworthy freshwater waters (desert).
Saltwater
Red Sea (GT paradise!) and Persian Gulf. 2,640 km coastline, hardly fished!
Starting from500 EUR / day
Best season: Red Sea: October-May. Persian Gulf: November-April. Summer: Extremely hot!
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Practical Information
- Equipment
- Charter boats provide equipment. Tackle shops in Jeddah.
- Fishing guides
- Red Sea charters: 400-1,000 SAR/half day. Full day: 800-2,000 SAR.
- Transport
- Flights to Jeddah or Riyadh. Domestic flights. Rental cars.
- Safety
- Safe country. EXTREME heat (50°C+)! No alcohol. Observe cultural rules.
- Customs & taking fish home
- E-visa online (tourist visa since 2019). Fishing equipment permitted. Do not import alcohol!
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Cost Overview
License fees
12-25 EUR (included in charter price).
Guide prices
100-500 EUR/day.
Daily budget
Budget: 80-150 EUR. Charter: 200-500 EUR/person.
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