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Lomé Coast
Barracuda + Jack CrevalleYear-round Surf Fishing
Africa · Fishing World Guide
Togo.
Fishing in Togo 2026: Permits, Best Spots, Charters & Costs
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target species
Yes
license needed
Mar–Nov
best season
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Do you need a license?
License
Yes.
From 10-25 USD.
›All license details
- Where to apply?
- Through local authorities.
- Cost
- From 10-25 USD.
- Validity
- Day/trip permit
- Available online?
- No
Togo is one of the smallest countries in Africa with only 56 km of coastline! Nevertheless: Good coastal fishing in Lome and river fishing in the interior. Very cheap and not very touristy.
When to go?
The season at a glance.
Best season
November-March (dry season). Coast: All year round.
Where to fish?
The top waters.
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Lac Togo
Tilapia + Wels CatfishCalm Lagoon Fishing
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Mono River
Walking Catfish + Freshwater FishPristine
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Aného Coast
Tarpon + SnapperTraditional Fishing Villages
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Kara Region
River FishAttractive Landscape in the North
What's biting?
Your target species.
The rules.
Four things you need to know.
Closed seasons
Closed seasons
No general closed seasons.
Catch limits
Catch limits
No strict limits.
Prohibited methods
Prohibited methods
Dynamite is prohibited.
Catch & release
Catch & release
Not very common.
What does it cost?
10-25 USD
License
10-25 USD.
15-40 USD
Guide per day
15-40 USD/day.
15-30 USD
Daily budget
Budget: 15-30 USD (extremely cheap!).
Bite times
The best fishing times — free.
Best fishing times
·Togo8.62°, 1.21°
🎣 Live catches in togo
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 local authorities. — Togo is one of the smallest countries in Africa with only 56 km of coastline! Nevertheless: Good coastal fishing in Lome and river fishing in the interior. Very cheap and not very touristy.
Rules in detail
Togo has only 56 km of coastline — the shortest in West Africa!
Freshwater
Mono, Oti and other rivers. Lac Togo (lagoon).
Saltwater
56 km Atlantic coast. Small but productive!
Equipment
Hardly available locally.
Guides
15-40 USD/day.
Getting there
Flights to Lome. Taxi.
Safety
Relatively safe. Malaria.
Customs & fish export
Visa on arrival.
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All information without guarantee. Always check with the official local authorities. Not legal advice. Last updated: May 31, 2026
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