01 ·
Jeddah
Red SeaGT & Barracuda
Asia · Fishing World Guide
Saudi Arabia.
Fishing in Saudi Arabia 2026: Permits, Best Spots, Charters & Costs
7
target species
Yes
license needed
Apr–Nov
best season
Scroll
Do you need a license?
License
Yes.
Sport fishing permit: From 50-100 SAR (~12-25 EUR). Included in charter price.
›All license details
- 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!
When to go?
The season at a glance.
Best season
Red Sea: October-May. Persian Gulf: November-April. Summer: Extremely hot!
Where to fish?
The top waters.
02 ·
Farasan Islands
Unaltered archipelagoSnapper & Kingfish
03 ·
Yanbu
Reef fishing & Dogtooth Tuna
04 ·
Umluj
The 'Maldives of Saudi Arabia'crystal clear water
05 ·
Al Jubail
Persian GulfHammour & Sherry
What's biting?
Your target species.
The rules.
Four things you need to know.
Closed seasons
Closed seasons
Hammour: Seasonal closed period. Individual species protected.
Catch limits
Catch limits
Species-specific limits. Hammour strictly regulated.
Prohibited methods
Prohibited methods
Nets prohibited for recreational anglers.
Catch & release
Catch & release
Increasingly for GT and Queenfish.
What does it cost?
12-25 €
License
12-25 EUR (included in charter price).
100-500 €
Guide per day
100-500 EUR/day.
80-150 €
Daily budget
Budget: 80-150 EUR. Charter: 200-500 EUR/person.
Bite times
The best fishing times — free.
Best fishing times
·Saudi Arabia23.89°, 45.08°
Plan your trip.
Everything in one place.
All the details
The fine print.
License in detail
Via charter boat providers or the Saudi Fisheries Authority. — 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!
Rules in detail
Saudi Arabia has 2,640 km of coastline on the Red Sea and Persian Gulf. Due to years of isolation, many waters are untouched!
Freshwater
No noteworthy freshwater waters (desert).
Saltwater
Red Sea (GT paradise!) and Persian Gulf. 2,640 km coastline, hardly fished!
Equipment
Charter boats provide equipment. Tackle shops in Jeddah.
Guides
Red Sea charters: 400-1,000 SAR/half day. Full day: 800-2,000 SAR.
Getting there
Flights to Jeddah or Riyadh. Domestic flights. Rental cars.
Safety
Safe country. EXTREME heat (50°C+)! No alcohol. Observe cultural rules.
Customs & fish export
E-visa online (tourist visa since 2019). Fishing equipment permitted. Do not import alcohol!
More Countries
Discover.
Data not correct?
Help us keep this page up to date — report outdated or incorrect information
All information without guarantee. Always check with the official local authorities. Not legal advice. Last updated: April 12, 2026
Don't miss any fishing tips!
Get the best fishing destination recommendations weekly in your inbox.
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.