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Tabarka
Grouper + DentexRugged North Coast
Africa · Fishing World Guide
Tunisia.
Fishing in Tunisia 2026: Permits, Best Spots, Charters & Costs
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target species
Yes
license needed
May–Oct
best season
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Do you need a license?
License
Yes.
Sports fishing permit: From 10-20 TND (~3-6 EUR). Coast: Often free.
›All license details
- Where to apply?
- Via charter boat operators or the Direction Generale de la Peche.
- Cost
- Sports fishing permit: From 10-20 TND (~3-6 EUR). Coast: Often free.
- Validity
- Day or annual permits
- Available online?
- No
Tunisia offers good Mediterranean fishing at very affordable prices. Tuna, gilt-head bream and grouper. Only 2 flight hours from Europe! Shore fishing from the bank is mostly free.
When to go?
The season at a glance.
Best season
Tuna: May-October. Coast: Year-round. Spring/fall optimal.
Where to fish?
The top waters.
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Cap Bon
Tuna + SwordfishOffshore Hotspot
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Djerba
Gilthead Bream + Sea BassShallow Coastal Waters
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Bizerte
Sea Bass + BarracudaHistoric Port
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Hammamet
Reef Fishing + TunaPopular Tourist Base
What's biting?
Your target species.
The rules.
Four things you need to know.
Closed seasons
Closed seasons
Bluefin tuna: EU quota regulation. Individual species seasonally protected.
Catch limits
Catch limits
Tuna: EU quotas. Edible fish: Moderate limits.
Prohibited methods
Prohibited methods
Dynamite prohibited. Nets restricted in sport fishing waters.
Catch & release
Catch & release
Little practiced. Increasingly for tuna.
What does it cost?
3-6 €
License
3-6 EUR. Coast often free. Very affordable!
50-100 €
Guide per day
50-100 EUR/day. Big Game: 200-500 EUR/day.
25-50 €
Daily budget
Budget: 25-50 EUR (very affordable!). Comfort: 80-200 EUR.
Bite times
The best fishing times — free.
Best fishing times
·Tunisia33.89°, 9.54°
🎣 Live catches in tunesien
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
Via charter boat operators or the Direction Generale de la Peche. — Tunisia offers good Mediterranean fishing at very affordable prices. Tuna, gilt-head bream and grouper. Only 2 flight hours from Europe! Shore fishing from the bank is mostly free.
Rules in detail
Tunisia has 1,300 km Mediterranean coast with good fish stocks. Tabarka in the north is known for coral fishing and angling.
Freshwater
Some reservoirs with carp and black bass. Not the main reason for a trip.
Saltwater
1,300 km Mediterranean coast. Cap Bon for big game. Djerba and Tabarka for coastal fishing.
Equipment
Basic equipment in larger coastal towns. Charter boats provide equipment.
Guides
Coastal fishing: 50-100 EUR/day. Big Game charter: 200-500 EUR/day.
Getting there
Flights to Tunis, Djerba or Enfidha. Rental car inexpensive. Good highways.
Safety
Tourist areas safe. Avoid border areas to Libya/Algeria. Sun protection!
Customs & fish export
Visa-free for EU citizens (90 days). Fishing equipment allowed.
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All information without guarantee. Always check with the official local authorities. Not legal advice. Last updated: May 14, 2026
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