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Fishing in
Tunisia 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
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·Tunisia33.89°, 9.54°
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- Yes
- 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.
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Guided tours with local experts — recommended by locals
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Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- Bluefin tuna: EU quota regulation. Individual species seasonally protected.
- Catch limits
- Tuna: EU quotas. Edible fish: Moderate limits.
- Prohibited methods
- Dynamite prohibited. Nets restricted in sport fishing waters.
- Catch & Release
- Little practiced. Increasingly for tuna.
Tunisia has 1,300 km Mediterranean coast with good fish stocks. Tabarka in the north is known for coral fishing and angling.
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Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Tabarka (Grouper + Dentex, zerklüftete North Coast)
- —Cap Bon (Thunfisch + Schwertfisch, Hochsee-Hotspot)
- —Djerba (Goldbrasse + Wolfsbarsch, flache Coastal waters)
- —Bizerte (Wolfsbarsch + Barrakuda, historischer Port)
- —Hammamet (Reef fishing + Thunfisch, beliebte Touristenbasis)
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.
Starting from100 EUR / day
Best season: Tuna: May-October. Coast: Year-round. Spring/fall optimal.
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Practical Information
- Equipment
- Basic equipment in larger coastal towns. Charter boats provide equipment.
- Fishing guides
- Coastal fishing: 50-100 EUR/day. Big Game charter: 200-500 EUR/day.
- Transport
- Flights to Tunis, Djerba or Enfidha. Rental car inexpensive. Good highways.
- Safety
- Tourist areas safe. Avoid border areas to Libya/Algeria. Sun protection!
- Customs & taking fish home
- Visa-free for EU citizens (90 days). Fishing equipment allowed.
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Cost Overview
License fees
3-6 EUR. Coast often free. Very affordable!
Guide prices
50-100 EUR/day. Big Game: 200-500 EUR/day.
Daily budget
Budget: 25-50 EUR (very affordable!). Comfort: 80-200 EUR.
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