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Nubian Flats
Giant Trevally + Triggerfishpristine region
Africa · Fishing World Guide
Sudan.
Fishing in Sudan 2026: Permits, Best Spots, Charters & Costs
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target species
Yes
license needed
Apr–Nov
best season
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Do you need a license?
License
Yes.
Included in organized expedition packages (often part of the travel fee).
›All license details
- Where to apply?
- Through licensed charter operators who obtain permits for their customers.
- Cost
- Included in organized expedition packages (often part of the travel fee).
- Validity
- For the duration of the booked expedition
- Available online?
- No
Due to the unstable security situation, individual fishing is currently practically impossible. Permits for the Red Sea are handled centrally through licensed expedition operators.
When to go?
The season at a glance.
Best season
October to November as well as April to June in calm conditions.
Where to fish?
The top waters.
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Suakin Archipelago
Dogtooth Tuna + Grouperremote atolls
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Sanganeb Reef
Barracuda + Reef predatory fish in national park
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Dungonab Bay
Permit + Bonefish in shallow lagoons
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Port Sudan Coastal waters
Bluefin Trevally + Yellowfin Tuna
What's biting?
Your target species.
›+1 more species
Triggerfish
The rules.
Four things you need to know.
Closed seasons
Closed seasons
No formal closed seasons; expedition providers implement nature conservation-based breaks.
Catch limits
Catch limits
Non-binding local guidelines; C&R is assumed for sport fishermen.
Prohibited methods
Prohibited methods
Dynamite fishing is strictly prohibited (internationally condemned).
Catch & release
Catch & release
Standard for specialized fly-fishing expeditions.
What does it cost?
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License
Usually included in the expensive all-inclusive expedition packages.
400 USD
Guide per day
Special expeditions often cost >400 USD/day (incl. guiding/boat).
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Daily budget
Budget does not apply with special providers; upscale expedition costs.
Bite times
The best fishing times — free.
Best fishing times
·Sudan12.86°, 30.22°
🎣 Live catches in sudan
2 verified catches
Not enough data (2 catches)
Bite-time forecast appears from 5 catches.
Plan your trip.
Everything in one place.
All the details
The fine print.
License in detail
Through licensed charter operators who obtain permits for their customers. — Due to the unstable security situation, individual fishing is currently practically impossible. Permits for the Red Sea are handled centrally through licensed expedition operators.
Rules in detail
Sport fishing at the reefs is subject to strict ecological approaches by the few remaining operators.
Freshwater
Nile system (formerly Nile perch up to Khartoum, currently no tourism destinations due to war).
Saltwater
853 km Red Sea coast with pristine coral reefs, flats and atolls.
Equipment
Complete self-provisioning required; no rentable equipment on site.
Guides
Booking exclusively through specialized (often international) travel agencies.
Getting there
Arrival only via Port Sudan (limited international flight connections).
Safety
WARNING: Due to the civil war, worldwide 'Do Not Travel' warnings apply!
Customs & fish export
Visa and special permits for the Red Sea State are mandatory.
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All information without guarantee. Always check with the official local authorities. Not legal advice. Last updated: June 26, 2026
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