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Dakhla
CorvinaSea BassLagoonworld class!
Africa · Fishing World Guide
Western Sahara.
Fishing in Western Sahara 2026: Permits, Best Spots, Charters & Costs
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target species
Yes
license needed
Year-round
best season
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Do you need a license?
License
Yes.
Similar to Morocco. Coast often free.
›All license details
- Where to apply?
- Through Moroccan authorities (Western Sahara is administered by Morocco).
- Cost
- Similar to Morocco. Coast often free.
- Validity
- Moroccan system
- Available online?
- No
Western Sahara is administered by Morocco (internationally disputed). The 1,110 km Atlantic coast is EXTREMELY rich in fish! Dakhla is a world-famous spot for corvina, sea bass and surf fishing. Upwelling effect brings cold, nutrient-rich water.
When to go?
The season at a glance.
Best season
All year round! Corvina: October-May peak. Summer: warm and good.
Where to fish?
The top waters.
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Dakhla Atlantic Coast
Surf fishinghuge Corvina!
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Laayoune Coast
Gilthead BreamCorvina
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Cap Barbas
remoteall species
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Guerguerat
Mauritania borderfish-rich
What's biting?
Your target species.
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Sharks
The rules.
Four things you need to know.
Closed seasons
Closed seasons
Moroccan rules apply.
Catch limits
Catch limits
Moderate limits.
Prohibited methods
Prohibited methods
Dynamite prohibited.
Catch & release
Catch & release
Increasingly practiced for corvina and sea bass.
What does it cost?
0 €
License
Coast often free (Moroccan system).
80-400 €
Guide per day
80-400 EUR/day.
30-60 €
Daily budget
Budget: 30-60 EUR (Dakhla affordable!). Charter: 100-250 EUR.
Bite times
The best fishing times — free.
Best fishing times
·Western Sahara24.22°, -12.89°
🎣 Live catches in westsahara
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 Moroccan authorities (Western Sahara is administered by Morocco). — Western Sahara is administered by Morocco (internationally disputed). The 1,110 km Atlantic coast is EXTREMELY rich in fish! Dakhla is a world-famous spot for corvina, sea bass and surf fishing. Upwelling effect brings cold, nutrient-rich water.
Rules in detail
Dakhla lies on a peninsula in a huge lagoon — kite surfers AND anglers love the place! The Atlantic coast is one of the most productive in the world.
Freshwater
No freshwater bodies (desert/Sahara).
Saltwater
1,110 km Atlantic coast! Canary Current upwelling = most productive waters of Northwest Africa!
Equipment
Surf casting rods for corvina. Dakhla has some tackle shops.
Guides
Dakhla surf guide: 80-200 EUR/day. Charter: 200-400 EUR.
Getting there
Flights to Dakhla (via Casablanca). Rental car. 4WD for the coast.
Safety
Dakhla: safe (Moroccan control). Land mines in remote areas! Sahara: heat and sand.
Customs & fish export
Moroccan visa (visa-free for EU). Internationally disputed territory.
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All information without guarantee. Always check with the official local authorities. Not legal advice. Last updated: June 29, 2026
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