Best time for a fishing trip in Uganda
Best time for a fishing trip in Uganda – Nile perch fishing safaris
Best time for a fishing trip in Uganda – Uganda is one of the best destinations in east Africa for fishing for the famous fresh waters largest fish the Nile perch, knowing when to go fishing becomes a key factor as conditions on the River and Lake are very important when choosing where to go and when to go fishing here is our Great Adventure safaris experts’ advice
December-February -dry season and low water levels
Uganda’s prime fishing season runs from December to February when the country receives its very dry seasons and relatively harsh conditions forcing massive drop of water levels which makes fishing excellent as the water is clear and there is less floating rubbish on the surface of water and anglers can record good catches during the fishing safaris
March-May-Rains and medium water levels
Fishing can be done on the lake but for the river most days will receive rain making the water milky and fishing can be difficult however you can still go fishing but you have to keep in mind your days can be disrupted if it rains
June –August-Second dry spell and excellent fishing
This is another great time for fishing in Uganda both on the lake and the river, here conditions are relatively perfect for fishing and gorilla trekking as the end of the rain seasons makes fishing activity and this can be a perfect time for a safari in Uganda
September-November-Heavy rains and Milky water
This is totally a gamble in Uganda for fishing most especially on Victoria Nile, this the period when Uganda receives heavy rains on most days and water levels are relatively high and it’s not advisable but wildlife viewing can be perfect as the vegetation cover is green and landscapes are insigne
Where to fish in Uganda for Nile Perch
About 37000 of the countries land cover is covered by water and fishing can be done anywhere but the top two destinations is the Nile River located in Murchison falls national park and Lake Victoria section of Entebbe
In conclusion
Fishing being a specialized activity Anglers are advised to book a safari with a safari company like Great Adventure safaris that has fishing guides and equipment and they are able to give you firsthand information
For more information about fishing in Uganda call us today for where and when to go fishing