Africa
Fishing in
Sierra Leone 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
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·Sierra Leone8.46°, -11.78°
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- Yes
- Where to apply?
- Through local providers or Ministry of Fisheries.
- Cost
- From 20-50 USD.
- Validity
- For the duration of the tour
- Available online?
- No
Sierra Leone has spectacular beaches and hardly fished waters. Tarpon and Barracuda in the Freetown Estuary. River No. 2 Beach is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Africa!
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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
- No strict limits.
- Prohibited methods
- Dynamite prohibited.
- Catch & Release
- Recommended for Tarpon.
Sierra Leone is recovering from civil war and Ebola. Tourism is growing slowly.
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Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Sherbro Island (World class-Tarpon & Rekordfänge)
- —Banana Islands (Kristallklares Wasser, Snapper & Barrakuda)
- —Turtle Islands (Abgelegene Sandbänke, Bonefish & Haie)
- —Freetown Estuary (Jack Crevalle, Ladyfish & Barracuda)
- —Rokel River (Freshwater, Tilapia & Welse)
Freshwater
Rokel and other rivers with Tilapia and catfish.
Saltwater
402 km Atlantic coast. Tarpon in estuaries!
Starting from150 USD / day
Best season: November-April (dry season). Tarpon: year-round.
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Practical Information
- Equipment
- NOTHING available locally. Bring your own equipment!
- Fishing guides
- 50-150 USD/day.
- Transport
- Flights to Freetown. Seaplane/ferry. Roads poor.
- Safety
- Safer than before. Malaria! Medical care limited.
- Customs & taking fish home
- Visa required in advance.
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Cost Overview
License fees
20-50 USD.
Guide prices
50-150 USD/day.
Daily budget
Budget: 30-60 USD.
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