Fishing in Egypt

**EgyptAngler** · 14-03-2006, 07:33

A few scattered thoughts about saltwater sport fishing in Egypt:

Egypt has coasts on the Red Sea, the Mediterranean, the Gulf of Suez, and the Gulf of Aqaba.
Red Sea and Gulf of Suez fishing is the most rewarding.
Although a great diving and snorkeling destination, Sharm El-Sheikh (southern tip of Sinai Pininsula) is a protectorate. No fishing activities are allowed there (on- or off-shore).
Fishing the Mediterranean is permitted, but not very rewarding
Most sport fishing boats in the Gulf of Suez and the Egyptian Red Sea are wooden, local-made boats from approximately 9m to 20m in lenght. They differ in level of luxury from very basic to very luxurious. However, almost all of them have cabins with beds, one or more toilets, big fuel and water tanks, suitable for multi-day live-aboard safaris.
Trolling, still, and drift fishing are the most common types of saltwater fishing in Egypt.
Still fishing depths range from a few meters to 80+.
Trolling depths range from 20 to 200+ meters
For trolling, Egyptians mostly use lures (common) or live bait (rare).
For still fishing, Egyptians mostly use cut natural bait (most common) or lures (very rare).
Unlike many water bodies on Earth, the Red Sea is a year-round fishing destination.

Tight lines!

**bushie** · 14-03-2006, 08:39

hi eygptangler.is it possiable to chater a boat from sharm that takes you to the fishing grounds.im looking at going again this year.had a wonderful time there last year.would be staying in nammabay again,what is the price of a boat trip and can all the gear be highered.

thanks for any info bushie

**EgyptAngler** · 15-03-2006, 05:27

Hi bushie, and thank you for asking.

Due to the fact that fishing is prohibited in and around Sharm El-Sheikh, you can't really find professional, specialized fishing boats with professional skippers there. What happens is that when some diving, snorkeling, or supply boats are not taken, they might offer going out -unnoticed- for fishing.

In such cases you can't tell what the price is like, because it is not an organized or legal business. If spotted by park rangers, the boat is detained for several hours, heavily fined and all tackle is confiscated. Simply I don't recommend it! Sorry if this disappoints you.

But if you're going to be there with a group, I would recommend crossing the Gulf of Suez to Hurghada (fly or take a 1.5-hour fast ferry for around $80 round trip). There you can hire a legal, professional fishing boat with professional skippers, tackle, guides, etc.

Please ask me more if you want.

Good luck and tight lines.

**bushie** · 15-03-2006, 08:43

thanks for the info its a great help.i will hope to be coming back to eygpt in october.i will post on here or pm you a few more qestions closer to the time

thanks bushie