Niger River and tributaries (Fleuve Niger et affluents)

Public-domain inland waters where fishing (including with harpoon) is permitted under permit. The Niger River runs about 550 km through Niger with six tributaries, covering over 70,000 ha of fishing area.

Permit required (Art. 13). Prohibited methods of Art. 16 apply (explosives, poisons, electric fishing, fine-mesh nets, prohibited seines). Subject to any closed seasons fixed by decree (Art. 17).

Subject to decree-based closures (Art. 17)