Africa
Fishing in
Senegal 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
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·Senegal14.50°, -14.45°
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- Yes
- Where to apply?
- Through charter boat providers or the Direction des Peches Maritimes.
- Cost
- Sportfishing Permit: From 10-30 USD. Usually included in the charter price.
- Validity
- For the duration of the tour
- Available online?
- No
Senegal is THE fishing destination of West Africa! The Atlantic off Dakar is extremely rich in fish. Thiof (Grouper), Barracuda, Sailfish and even Marlin. The rivers (Senegal, Casamance) offer exotic freshwater fishing. Affordable and adventurous!
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Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- No general closed seasons for sport anglers. Observe marine protected areas.
- Catch limits
- Moderate limits. Catch-and-Release increasingly used for Big Game.
- Prohibited methods
- Dynamite and poison prohibited. Nets restricted in sport fishing waters.
- Catch & Release
- Increasingly used for Marlin and Sailfish.
The waters off Dakar are among the most fish-rich in West Africa. The upwelling effect brings nutrient-rich deep water to the surface!
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Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Dakar/Cap Vert (World class-Revier für Sailfish and Marlin)
- —Sine-Saloum Delta (Kapitänfisch and Barrakuda in Mangroves)
- —Casamance (Tarpon-Hotspot and exotische Ästuare)
- —Saly/Petite Côte (Zentrum für Big Game Charterboote)
- —Saint-Louis (Rivermündung with gewaltigen Barrakudas)
Target fish
Freshwater
Senegal River and Casamance with Tarpon, Capitaine and exotic species.
Saltwater
Atlantic coast with extreme fish abundance due to upwelling. Thiof (Grouper) is the national fish!
Starting from200 USD / day
Best season: Big Game: May-November. Thiof: All year. Casamance: November-May (dry season).
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Practical Information
- Equipment
- Charter boats provide equipment. Little available locally.
- Fishing guides
- Charter Dakar: 300-700 USD/day. Casamance: 100-200 USD/day.
- Transport
- Flights to Dakar. Taxi/rental car. Casamance: Domestic flight or long drive.
- Safety
- Dakar: Safe for tourists. Casamance: Politically unstable (rebellion). Malaria! Sun protection.
- Customs & taking fish home
- Visa-free for many EU citizens. Fishing equipment permitted.
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Cost Overview
License fees
10-30 USD (included in the charter price).
Guide prices
Casamance: 100-200 USD/day. Dakar Charter: 300-700 USD/day.
Daily budget
Budget: 50-100 USD. Big Game Charter: 200-400 USD per person.
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