Fishing trips-Lake Victoria Africa

Ashing trips-Lake Victoria is one of the African Great Lakes in Africa offering the opportunity for hooking one of the World’s largest fresh water fish the Nile Perch, anyone with some free time and an interest can enjoy a one-day fishing out there. We offer half and full day excursions for “catch and release” of Nile Perch and our experience ensures the best spots, methods and also have experienced and knowledgeable skippers who have a good command of the English language.

METHOD OF FISHING

Anglers interested in fishing for Nile perch are required to book a speed boat as the main method used is trolling in lures near the islands. This will be assisted by a professional fishing guide.

MEETING POINT

For Great Adventure Safaris day trips we meet in Entebbe outside UWEC (Zoo), Lugard Avenue, where safe parking is available and it is a short walk to the pier from where we depart and return. Transport is arranged to and from the jetty from local Entebbe and Kampala hotels upon request and for overnight trip groups.

HALF DAY TRIPS – TIMINGS

Trips normally depart around 9.00 am or 1.00pm and return around 12.30pm or 5.00pm a half day around 4 hours. . Fishing is done around local islands about a 45-minute boat trip from Entebbe. The areas fished will depend upon the weather and how the fish are biting. At certain times of the year the lake can be very rough with large swells and so then we tend to utilize the sheltered bays for fishing. A picnic lunch is provided with a cool box of beers, mineral water and sodas as well as tea and coffee. Anglers are free to bring along additional drinks required.

FULL DAY TRIPS-TIMINGS

A full day being approximately 8 hours on the water. Fishing is done around local islands about a 45-minute boat trip from Entebbe. The areas fished will depend upon the weather and how the fish are biting. At certain times of the year the lake can be very rough with large swells and so then we tend to utilize the sheltered bays for fishing. A picnic lunch is provided with a cool box of beers, mineral water and sodas as well as tea and coffee. Anglers are free to bring along additional drinks required.

WHAT TO BRING ON BOARD?

We suggest you bring as much sun protection as possible, hats, sunglasses, creams as it can be quite hot out on the lake (average day time temperatures are in the mid to late 20 degrees C). Strops or sandals are a good idea as you may well get wet feet – especially getting on and off the boat! Insect repellent is a good idea. A camera if you’d like to capture “the big fish” on film and a pair of binoculars if you are keen on bird life. Light day wear such as T shirts and shorts are normally fine but we recommend a rain jacket in case of bad weather and a sweater or light jacket for cooler weather and the evenings.

HOW TO BOOK A TRIP

As this is a specialist tour this tour operator will help you book this trip as it may require a special arrangement.

WHAT ARE THE CHANCES OF CATCHING FISH?

Based on experience half day usually is a shorter time on lake considering you have to change spots so usually the chances are 50% unlike full day where you have more time on the lake, your chances are about 70% to land Nile perch and also the guide of the day makes a big difference to the excursion.Great Adventure Safaris arranges fishing trips-Lake Victoria Africa contact reat Adventure Safaris for your relaxing trips on Lake Victoria.