Hey everyone,

I’ve been trying my luck with sports fishing around Abu Dhabi for the past two weeks, but unfortunately, haven’t had much success. 😅 I’m hoping to get some advice on the best spots in the area for a decent catch. Whether it’s from the shore or by boat, I’m open to suggestions.

Any recommendations for good locations, the best times to fish, or even the right bait to use in these waters would be super helpful! Thanks in advance! 🎣

Hello everyone, I am a Lebanese expat writing this on the phone so excuse the typos.

I have been the UAE for around 3 years, and during this time the only fishing I have done is on my vacations back at home. My cousins go fishing there every weekend, sometimes twice. As they are seasoned in the hobby back at home they were able to get me a rod reel combo for a little over $100, with name brands and I have used with no issues.

Now for the problem:

I have decided its time to apply for my permit from Dubai municipality this coming week and start practicing this hobby once a week here in UAE. My budget is the problem:

Should I buy a good quality but used combo?

Why are the combos im seeing online (okuma, shimano, etc..) a minimum of 550 AED?is this normal?

What are the best jigging combos that are 2 piece (so i can store it in my apartment)?

Does Jigging work in UAE? In Lebanon we simply add shrimp to a hook and let it sink till we get a bite, does this work here?

Any cheap but good options to consider I am missing?

Thank you all in advance for the help, wishing you a bountiful catch

Hello,

I'm looking for advice where and how fish lobster in UAE.
i never saw one during my spearfishing session.

Any insight will be appreciated.

thanks

i don’t know where the good offshore fishing spots are in abu dhabi. when i see pictures and videos of big fish caught in abu dhabi on boat, their location is not linked. Any recommendations (maybe someone knows where the charter boats go, this would be useful)?

https://gis.moccae.gov.ae/arcgis/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=10cb0d88a62f415696436dfbc8473e28

I might be spending more time in Dubai soon, wanted to know what types of setups people use for open water/shore fishing. Any recommended spots? Are there cheap boat rentals? Any help is appreciated!

Live in Dubai and want to start fishing again. I see that in order to get a recreational fishing license you need DEWA/Tenancy contract in your name. My wife’s company gives here housing allowances so we did everything in her name. Any work arounds?

Afternoon everybody, recently moved to Abu Dhabi and looking to get back into fishing, I have my gear and license but am trying to find locations I’m allowed to fish from the shore, is there any information about where I can, particularly on or around Reem island where I live, thanks for your help everyone, just don’t want to get into trouble 😂

As the title says I have a fishing license in Abu Dhabi but I want to fish in dubai which is a hassle to get a license in.

Is it legal to fish there with a license from another emirite?

Im a full on newbie, ive only went fishing once using a fishing wheel so I just yanked the fish from the water.

I enjoyed the experience but I have chronic motion sickness so I got knocked out for 5 hours on the boat lol.

Ive seen many people/videos of people fishing on land and I want to replicate that, I have gotten a few recommendations but Im still open to getting more.

Thank you

Hi all, I wondered what people recommend as bait for shore fishing, we usually have used shrimp before, but wanted to know if anything else comes recommended (and where to get if it’s more specific), thanks all. Going tonight!

So I have very bad motion sickness and the last time I went fishing I didn't use a rod, I loved the experience until the pills wore off and i had to lay down and sleep for 5 hours.

I've seen people fish on beaches, corniche, and harbors and I would like to do that. Can't get motion sickness if I'm on the ground right?

Any tips and recommendations would be appreciated.

Hello guys,

Do you know about the rules and law about spearfishing in UAE ?
Do there is specific rules from different emirates ?
I don't find information on internet.

I guess the fishing license is required.

Thanks in advances

Not sure if someone has asked this before but would be good to have coaching\training for fishing.People look for Gym coaches,language coaches etc .I would like to know if there is someone who can provide training for fishing.Helping with knots,baits,tips and tricks that could be useful etc.

DM me if any one would be interested in providing this sort of service.Looking to start with Shore Fishing.

Is it allowed to fish from the shore in Umm al Quwain? Do you need a license? Where can I fish?

Is fishing at the palm allowed?

Hi where are good spots for shore fishing in Dubai?

Can someone please help ID this fish? I thought it was Trevally but looks different when from images or of Trevally coming up on Google.

Hello , me and my friend don’t have license nor any boats , any rocky spots in ras Al kheimak , Ajman Sharjah? Thanks

Appreciate if someone can advise what fish is this and how big do they grow?

Hi there!

I have a RAK fishing license (without a boat) and I'm confused about RAK prohibited fishing areas (https://epda.rak.ae/en/pages/fishingmap.aspx). Are you allowed to fish in prohibited areas with a fishing license, or is it prohibited for all?

All I have checked around charge almost 1500 for 6 hours. I'm not a fan of sharing the boat with strangers as i want peace of mind... In my home country I got go for deep sea full day fishing for 300 dhs including bait and all...

Hi All,

I am looking for a top section of this rod below:

https://preview.redd.it/xo6lid4mxy9c1.jpg?width=1600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d4a481b09d52b03d5d09d601fa65cac0363e8c46

If you know where to buy it, could you please message me?

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Thank you!

What is this fish? They dont give my bait comfort? Can you eat them?

Hello everyone, would you kindly name fishing spots of shore inside abudhabi? And how to get there. I would love to go fishing today. Thanks alot!!!

My dad enjoys fishing but he has lost his equipment a long time ago. His birthday is coming up and we want him to get him back into fishing.

Is there any stores you guys recommend? Any decently priced and versatile fishing rods we can get him?

Appreciate any kind of help and input!

Hello guys: Visiting Dubai for my very first time. Trying to get a tourist fishing license online via the Government website, but it keeps asking for my address (I just use the hotel), my cell number, which it doesn't accept and my passport. I can't seem to register or anything. How do I go about getting a tourist 7 day fishing visa??

Also am I only allowed to fish in specific designated areas or can I fish anywhere? Are the rules different for fishing on the East Coast of the UAE like the Khorfakkan area? Do I need a fishing license only if I'm fishing in Dubai, or do i still need a tourist fishing license to fish areas in Khorfakkan?

Thanks so much!

I want shore fishing spots that doesn't need fishing license.

anywhere (sharjah - ajman - RAK- UAQ.)

need a spot asap plsss