Egypt

Fishing in Damietta and Ras El Bar

Damietta and Ras El Bar offer Mediterranean shore, estuary and river-mouth fishing for mullet, seabream, seabass, sole and other coastal species.

Last reviewed: 5 September 2026

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Rules: Local rules, closed seasons, size limits, and protected-area boundaries apply. Check the current decision before fishing.

What the fishing is like

The local fishing pattern follows the meeting of river, lagoon and sea. ReefPin's records include shore and boat access across the Damietta river mouth, Ras El Bar, Ezbet El Borg and nearby estuary edges.

Float, bottom and spinning methods are recorded. Spring and early autumn are present in the fuller seasonal records, while exact conditions at the river mouth can shift with wind, current and harbour activity.

Species in Damietta and Ras El Bar

Species recorded as targets across ReefPin's Damietta and Ras El Bar marks. Tap any for the full guide.

European Seabass Grey MulletLootNile Tilapia Sea BreamShrimpSole

Seasons

The most productive months across ReefPin's recorded Damietta and Ras El Bar marks: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov.

Techniques

Bottom fishingFloat fishingSpinning

Shore or boat

Both work in Damietta and Ras El Bar: the recorded marks include shore-accessible ground and boat-only water.

EstuariesRiver mouthsShore & jetties

Common questions

When is the best time to fish in Damietta and Ras El Bar?

The most productive months across ReefPin's recorded Damietta and Ras El Bar marks are Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov.

What fish can you catch in Damietta and Ras El Bar?

ReefPin records 7 species as targets in Damietta and Ras El Bar. The most widely listed are European Seabass, Grey Mullet, Loot, Nile Tilapia, Sea Bream, Shrimp, Sole.

Is fishing allowed in Damietta and Ras El Bar?

Damietta and Ras El Bar follows the normal local and seasonal rules, including size limits, closed seasons, governorate regulations, and protected areas. Check the current decision before fishing.

Can you fish from shore in Damietta and Ras El Bar, or do you need a boat?

Both. ReefPin's Damietta and Ras El Bar marks include shore-accessible spots and boat-only ground.

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