Guinee Bissau

Tropical fishing paradise

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If you want to experience tropical seafishing to its best, and at VERY reasonable prices, then this destination In the African Guinea-Bissau Bijagos archipelago will deliver that to you! Dozens of species, varying from small to (very) big fish, caught by your fishing technique of preference and in a beautifull and comfortable environment: it is all happening here! Plus: the crew is super experienced and literally knows every spot where you need to be, at each time of the day and each moment of the tide!

During our pilottrip in 2025 we caught over 20 species of fish, including the unique COBIA (!), big barracuda’s, enormous Jack Crevalles, the unique Otoliths, Cubera snappers, red snappers, big stingrays, big bullsharks and numerous other species; it just did not stop, there was fish everywhere. And all of this using relatively light material, having lots of fun applying different techniques: casting poppers, stickbaits and small lures, jigging relatively light jigs, trolling for big barracudas and live baiting small baitfish.

Don’t wait and request a quote now. Or continue reading the details below to get more information on this unique and beautiful destination that will deliver a life-time memory to you once visited!

The season begins in mid October when the rains have disappeared and runs till around mid June. A period long enough to offer many fishing opportunities and to book your trip! Sport fishing in the Bijagós: a paradise for enthusiasts

Off the coast of Guinea-Bissau, the Bijagós archipelago is a true natural jewel: a hundred wild islands, untouched mangroves and immaculate sandbanks bathed by the Atlantic Ocean. Classified as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and listed as a World Heritage Site, this sanctuary attracts sport fishermen in search of authenticity and thrills. With its fish-filled waters, it is considered one of the best fishing destinations in West Africa.

The fish:

Giant barracuda: the rocket of the Atlantic, its sharp teeth and furious rushes promise fast, violent and unforgettable fights.
Jacks: true gladiators of the Bijagós, they never give up once hooked.
Horse-eye jack – a ball of nerves that tests the fisherman’s resistance and the equipment.
Pompano jack – formidable, it offers fights of rare intensity.
Leerfish: queen of surface hunts, it strikes with incredible brutality and offers tense fights to the last meter. A noble and spectacular catch.
Red snappers: true bulldozers of rocky bottoms, they rush on jigs or baits to then give everything in powerful bottom fights.
Cobia: curious, massive and tireless, the cobia is recognized for its endless rushes and colossal strength. An encounter that marks for life.
Otoliths: noble and powerful fish, they offer spectacular fights mixing strength and endurance. When an otolith takes a bait or a jig, the fisherman knows he has hooked an exceptional opponent, capable of delivering a battle as technical as it is exhausting.
Rays: their weight and power transform each fight into an exhausting and spectacular tug-of-war.
Bull shark – heavy, massive, capable of bringing the fisherman to his knees in fights of rare intensity.
Hammerhead shark – with an impressive silhouette and devastating rushes, they offer fights where adrenaline reaches its peak.

As well as many other species that will show you the richness of this incredible archipelago.

Techniques:

Casting: The thrill of seeing a lure explode on the surface under the attack of a jack or a barracuda remains engraved forever. Each cast can trigger a sudden strike.
Jigging (vertical jigging & light jigging)
- Classic jigging: dropping a jig into the depths, working it and waiting for the brutal strike of a red snapper, a cobia or an otolith: adrenaline guaranteed.
- Light jigging: with lighter gear and mini jigs, you can surprise real monsters: red snappers, jacks, cobias or otoliths. The contrast between the finesse of the equipment and the power of the fish offers unforgettable fights, where every second is pure adrenaline.
Bait fishing. Perfect for exploring estuaries and lagoons, it allows you to vary targets and chain catches, from snapper to cobia, via otolith. A convivial and often very productive technique.
Live bait fishing. The oldest, the simplest… but always formidable. With a well-presented live bait, you attract the largest predators: massive jacks, giant barracudas, cobias, otoliths or even sharks. Each strike turns into an explosive fight.
Trolling. The ideal method to track down large moving predators. You never know what monster will strike the lure: a giant barracuda, a massive cobia or an unpredictable leerfish.
Surfcasting. Set up on a pristine beach facing the Atlantic, you cast a natural bait and… anything can happen. Barracuda, red snapper, cobia, otolith, jack, ray or even a bull shark: each cast is a lottery of thrills.
Fly fishing. A technical and refined challenge, reserved for the most patient. When a horse-eye jack or a barracuda rushes at a fly in the clear water of the flats, the emotion is indescribable.

In the Bijagós, each fish is a legend. The barracuda for its brutality, the jack for its unfailing combativeness, the leerfish for its spectacular strikes, the red snapper for its bottom power, the cobia for its extraordinary endurance, the otolith for its nobility and intensity, the ray for its oversized weight, and the bull or hammerhead sharks for fights that mark a lifetime.Thanks to the variety of species and possible techniques – from surfcasting where anything can happen to light jigging, the house specialty – the Bijagós establish themselves as the ultimate playground for any sport fisherman in search of pure emotions.

Fishing spots:

The Bijagós archipelago, in Guinea-Bissau, is a recognized fishing paradise for the richness and diversity of its fishing areas. Each environment offers its share of surprises, allowing you to vary techniques and target a wide variety of species.

Estuaries and mangroves, true natural nurseries, shelter barracudas, jacks, cobias and otoliths. Casting and bait fishing are particularly effective here, with firm strikes and quick fights.
“Patates” (rocky reefs), the classic spot where predators concentrate.
Flats and lagoons attract with their shallow, translucent waters, ideal for popping, light casting or tropical fly fishing. Jacks, pompanos and leerfish deliver spectacular surface strikes there.
Passes, subject to strong currents, concentrate passing predators. Massive cobias, leerfish and sharks are regularly encountered here, for intense fights paced by the tides.
Rocky shoals and drop-offs are the realm of red snappers, cobias, otoliths and rays. Here, jigging and bottom fishing provide powerful battles where each fish tries to regain its shelter.
A few wrecks, though not numerous, complete the range of spots. True underwater refuges, they attract jacks, red snappers and cobias, and prove very productive for fans of jigging or live bait fishing.
Finally, beaches and sandbanks offer a unique experience, where surfcasting or shore casting can be practiced, with good chances of capturing barracudas, jacks, red snappers or even bull sharks.

Thanks to this exceptional variety, the Bijagós constitute a complete destination, where surface strikes, bottom fights and memorable encounters succeed one another in a preserved natural setting, classified as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Located on the island of Bubaque, facing the South Atlantic, our lodge offers travelers a rare experience: the charm of a preserved environment combined with the comfort of an upscale stay. The family owned place is situated just above the bay where the boats are landing. A quiet area where nature flourishes.The garden holds numerous flowering plats and trees that attract lots of birds species and butterflies. The view to the bay is fantastic. The lodge consists of 3 single standing guest bungalows, a separate restaurant building with private dining tables and a bar overlooking the bay and ocean. A very relaxing place where you can wind down after an exciting day of fishing!

The three luxury bungalows are built with local materials. Each has a queen size bed and two single beds, a private and covered terrace open to nature, and all the essential comfort: ventilator, private toilet and bathroom with a pleasant shower including hot water and electricity. Electricity and hot water are available 24/7 thanks to a 100% solar installation. Every detail is designed to offer absolute well-being in an exceptional natural setting.

The quality of the food and the use of only fresh ingredients makes the food experience an experience in itself. The cuisine is 100% homemade and reflects a refined blend of African, European and Asian flavors. Meals are prepared exclusively from fresh fish caught in the archipelago, accompanied by many fruits and vegetables from our garden, complemented by other carefully selected products. The kitchen also offer unique specialties such as the local artisanal fresh cheese. Served facing the South Atlantic, these gourmet moments become true culinary experiences.

To guarantee a hassle-free stay, the service also provides:

Wi-Fi to stay connected even at the end of the world,
free laundry service,
welcoming travelers directly at the airport to ensure a smooth airport process
full organization of round-trip transport between Bissau and Bubaque.

And besides fishing the lodge also offers other types of excursions. For example to neighboring islands, cultural encounters, observation of marine and terrestrial wildlife, artisanal fishing, canoe rides or moments of relaxation on a preserved beach.

Boats:

The lodge offers two safe and high-performance boats, specially designed for sport fishing in the Bijagós archipelago:

Open 8m50 – Yamaha 200 HP (new, 2025). The flagship boat, with top fos some shade, fresh out of the shipyard, combines power, comfort and modernity for long and demanding outings. Spacious enough for three fishermen and one captain.
Open 7m50 – Yamaha 100 HP (flawless maintenance). Fully serviced and carefully maintained, this boat offers excellent maneuverability and optimal navigation comfort. Suitable for two fishermen and one captain.

On-board equipment:

Integrated rod holders
Latest generation sonar & GPS
Complete safety equipment (life jackets, regulatory material, communication)
Storage compartments
Livewells

Versatile as the boats are suitable for all techniques: casting, trolling, jigging, popping, bottom fishing. Their open format offers space, comfort, safety and maneuverability. Thanks to their speed and reliability, they allow quick access to the best fishing spots of the Bijagós.

Fishing gear:

We recommend to bring your own fishing gear and other equipment. Including terminal tackle like splitring, swivels, hooks and weights. However! If you don’t have this materials, no worries! The lodge offers rental equipment and we can set that up for you. Simply mention this during the booking process and together with you we will select the right package.

The suitable fishing gear on the boat for this destination may look as follows:

Casting rod around 2.4m in length with a 150gr casting weight (for poppers and stickbait casting). Combined with a strong spinning reel (Penn Authority or Slammer minimum6500 or similar) and braided line with a minimum of 60lb breaking strength.
Slowpitch jigging rod around 2.1m in lengt hand about 100gr weight. With a small spinning reel (Penn Authority or Slammer 4500) or specific slowjigging reel. Spooled with braiding lines with a minimum of 50lbs breaking strength.
Live bait and trolling rod around 2.4m in length and a 100gr casting weight. Combined with a strong spinning reel (Penn Authority or Slammer minimum6500 or similar) and braided line with a minimum of 60lb breaking strength.
For surfcasting we recommend a 4-4.5m surfcasting rod with a 250-350gr casting weight accompanied by a large spinning reel with hgh spool capacity.

This all you need. And of course a set of poppers, stick baits, small subsurface lures, trolling lures and jigs. All equipped with 4x strong swivels and hooks/trebles. Don’t underestimate the power of the fish in this area!!

We also recommend to bring plenty of strong swivels, hooks and circle hooks size 6/0 or 7/0 together with 150gr sinkers. These are needed for the successful (live) baiting technique. Plus zabiki rigs with very small hooks to catch livebait! And of course deep running trolling lures, leader material like monofilament or fluorocarbon (60lb / 80lb and 100lb for casting and live baiting).

The above gives you an idea of what is needed. But of course we will help you further during the booking process!

To get to the Bijagos archipelago you will have to fly into Bissau, the capital of Guinea-Bissau. We can support you booking the required flights. You will be picked up by a member of the staff inside the airport and you will be supported to the transfer car. After a short drive through Bissau you will board the transfer boat that will be waiting for you inside the harbour. Or, depending on the arrival time of your flight, we will book you a downtown hotel where you spend the night after which you will be transported by boat to the archipelago. The crew will support you carrying your luggage onto the boat and after arrival on the island the crew will guide you to the lodge where you will checkin and start your fishing trip! The return trip follows the same procedure, where we will align the time of departure of your flight with the requirements for the return trip, including a hotel stay if necessary.

The lodge offers tailor-made packages. So we can help you to setup the trip in line with your personal preferences and any number of days you like! To give you an idea of how attractive the rates are we show you the following opportunities:

9 days, 8 nights accommodation, 7 fishing days:

2 guests shared accommodation € 2.985,- per person
3 guests shared accommodation € 2.495,- per person

12 days, 11 nights accommodation, 10 fishing days:

2 guests shared accommodation € 3.895,- per person
3 guests shared accommodation € 3.395,- per person

NB: Prices per three persons based on the big boat. Prices per two persons based on the smaller boat.

The maximum capacity we offer is 5 guests in two houses (three fishermen on the big boat and two fishermen on the smaller boat and max. 3 guests per house). Within that, any setup is possible, including the number of fishing days you would like to enjoy!

Included:

- Airport private taxi transfer to and from the transfer boat

- Boat transfer to and from the island

- On-island unlimited transfers

- Boats including captain, deckhand and fuel

- All meals

- 24/7 electricity.

- Towels and bedding in the house

- Free wifi

Excluded:

- (inter)national flights

- Local tourist tax (euro 1,50/day)

- Fishing license (Euro 35 for the stay)

- All local drinks

- Meals and drinks during travel

- Additional fuel cost for ocean trips to fish the wrecks (Euro 125,- per day)

- Fishing in special protected areas (euro 22.5 pe rperson per day plus euro 15 for the boat / only allowed with small boat)

- Rental of fishing equipment (damage or loss needs to be paid in full)

- Tips

We also strongly recommend to consult your local GP or medical facility to obtain the required vaccinations and medical advice base don your personal situation.

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