Botswana - Apply For a Fishing Permit or License

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. The application for a Fishing Permit or License shall be made to the Department of Wildlife and National Parks office (DWNP), which is under the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism office. Open fishing season is between March 1st and December 31st, annually. Ministry Contact Details
2. Any person who wishes to engage in, Commercial fishing or recreation fishing has to make the application in writing to the Department of Wildlife and National Parks office in such form and manner as may be prescribed by the department. Forms are obtainable at the department office customer service desk or directly download it using this link, Commercial Fishing License OR Recreation Fishing License
3. The appropriate duly complete application form attached to the relevant supporting documentation as mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page, should be submitted to the nearest Wildlife & National Park offices.
4. The application for a recreation fishing license should be submitted at least two months before the date of such competition/activity.
   • Please note: Those who wish to fish at the camps/lodges should bring the letter from the camp and for the dams they need the entrance permit from Water Utilities Corporation.
5. Upon submission, the application is checked for completeness and correctness by the receiving officer, if everything is in order the applicant will be required to pay the license fee as mentioned in the “Fee” section of this page.
6. The application will only be registered to be processed when payment has been made, the applicant will be issued with an acknowledgment slip that proves submission of the application file and for inquiry referencing if the need arises.
7. Upon processing, the license/permit will be signed by the Director/authorized official, and the DWNP stamp will be affixed on the license and made available, for the issue to the applicant within the course of the day in the case of Recreation Fishing License and within 5 working days for Commercial Fishing License.

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Required Documents

• For Commercial Fishing License requirements;

• A certified copy of a valid National Identity card (Omang)
• Certified copy of boat registration

• For Recreation Fishing License Requirements;

• Citizens: Certified copy of valid National Identity Card (Omang)
• Non-Citizens: Certified copy of Passport
• Letter from the Lodge/camp
• A permit from Water Utilities Corporation

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Wildlife and National Parks
Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation, and Tourism
Address: Plot 50380 Moedi House, Fairgrounds
Gaborone, Botswana
Tel. (+267) 3971405
Fax. (+267) 3180775
Email: [email protected]
Ministry Contact Details

Opening Hours: 07:30 to 12:45 and 12:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except on Public Holidays

Eligibility

• Recreation Fishing License - Citizens and Non-Citizens who are 18 years of age and above.
• Commercial Fishing License - Citizens eighteen (18) years of age and above.

Fees

• Commercial Fishing License - BWP 200.00 for 3 consecutive seasons.
• Recreation Fishing License;

• Citizens BWP30.00 (Monthly) ,BWP360.00 (Annually)
• Non-Citizens BWP300.00 (Monthly), BWP600.00 (Annually)

Validity

• The Recreation Fishing license is valid for either one month or one year, while the Commercial Fishing License is valid for 3 consecutive seasons unless suspended, cancelled or revoked by the authority.

Documents to Use

• Commercial Fishing License OR
• Recreation Fishing License

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Processing Time

• The timeframe for processing the application is Two (2) hours for Recreation Fishing License and five (5) working days for Commercial Fishing License.

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Required Information

• Full name of the applicant
• Contact details (address, telephone)
• Identification document details
• Occupation
• Gender/age of the applicant
• Declaration by the application

Need for the Document

• A person is required to obtain a valid fishing license prior to fishing in inland waters or transporting fish taken from inland waters. A person is required to keep his/her fishing license with him/her at all times while fishing or transporting fish and must exhibit their license for inspection by any warden, department employee, guide, or landowner upon request.
• A recreation fishing license is granted to those who wish to fish for recreational/sports purposes.
• A Commercial Fishing License is granted to those who wish to fish for profit and permission to use gillnet. This license applies to those engaged in commercial fishing including those who own Fish Farms.

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External Links

• Gov.BW Commercial Fishing License
• Gov.BW Recreation fishing license

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