SPORT FISHING IN UGANDA

Uganda is located within the Great Lakes region with a share of Lake Victoria which hosts a unique set of aquatic species fit for a perfect sport fishing adventure during your holiday in Uganda.

 

Fishing in Uganda is done on an extensive scale and it’s done both for economical and sports purposes.

 

Sporting fishing during your safari in Uganda can be done on different lakes and rivers that are habitats for the most sought after-Nile Perch and Tilapia fish species and the utmost fishing holiday, all your fishing activities in Uganda will be regulated by a “tag and release” policy.

 

The secretiveness and serenity of most fishing island lodges in Lake Victoria create a perfect ambiance for a limited adventure fishing competition between participating anglers.

 

Further, still, the local population has not yet acquired modern and industrialized fishing tools/tactics and this has limited severe damage to the large Nile Perch and Tilapia fish stocks making Uganda East Africa’s ideal destination for Sportfishing safari holidays.

Game fish is big and plentiful in the waters of Lake VictoriaLake KyogaLake AlbertLake Edward, and Lake George.

 

The UWA has gazetted outstanding sport fishing sites at both Lake Mburo and the bottom of River Nile in Murchison Falls National Park.

 

Fish stocks in Uganda are well preserved after the government lifted a fishing ban for local fishermen who were on the verge of depleting the lake and therefore, avid anglers have various unique opportunities for a thrilling African adventure fishing experience.

Sport Fishing Locations in Uganda

Lake Victoria Entebbe Peninsular fishing spots

Entebbe is one of the towns of interest along the shores of Lake Victoria which is the largest lake in the whole of Africa as well as the second largest water body in the world with fresh water.

Sport fishing in Uganda

Lake Victoria as seen from Entebbe’s shoreline

There are very many fishing spots in Lake Victoria but the major ones are located around Kasenyi landing site, Entebbe Botanical Gardens, Ngamba Islands, Kigungu landing site, and Busi islands in Entebbe.

Ssese Islands in Lake Victoria

 

Ssese Islands are located at the heart of Lake Victoria and are a good place for one to go for an adventure sport fishing safari in Uganda.

Ssese islands are quiet places with not only great scenery but also the privacy you need when it comes to sport fishing. Just like in other sport fishing locations, we do rent out fishing gear but highly recommend that carry your fishing equipment or gear.

For 5 days and 4 nights, you can also take a Ssese Island Fishing Trip to the most secretive Islands of Ssese. The trip to Ssese Islands will connect you to over 80 small collections of Islands deep in Lake Victoria and smaller ones adjacent right off Entebbe Main Land in Uganda.

 

The Ssese Islands are an unspoiled paradise with the biggest part of it unoccupied except by roaming local fishermen and covered by dense tropical forests that are inhabited by monkeys as well as birds. Other than the Nile perch, additional local fish species caught here include tilapia and lungfish among others.

 

Ggaba landing site

 

Ggaba landing site is used as a trading center for fish and is located on the shores of Lake Victoria and close to Kampala city.

The fishing at Ggaba is done mostly a distance away from the shore in the middle of the lake and the most common fish that are caught include; Tilapia, silverfish, Nile perch, catfish, and lungfish.

Lake Mburo National Park

Lake Mburo contains around six species of fish, with tilapia being the most common. The designated fishing spot is at Mazinga and the most commonly caught fish species is the Tilapia.

Just under the jetty of UWA Boats at Lake Mburo NP is an ideal Sports fishing Location.

Lake Mburo is located in the Western part of Uganda in Lake Mburo National Park. This is known to be one of the best destinations for those who love a mix of wildlife and sports fishing.

 

 

 

 

Murchison Falls National Park

 

Sport fishing in Murchison Falls National Park is quite rewarding for any avid angler. There are great opportunities to land a large Nile Perch “mputa” or Catfish “semutundu“. Other fish include Tigerfish, Electric catfish, Tilapia, and “Ngara” (Genus Alestes).

 

The largest Nile Perch 113 kg landed at the water gauge opposite the crocodile pool, and the largest catfish was 45 kg near the Nyamusika Cliffs.

 

Although sport fishing at the moment is done at the base of the Murchison Falls, there are two major sites found near Karuma Falls at Chobe.

 

For 4 days and 3 nights, you can take part in a Murchison Falls National Park Fishing Trip within the largest protected region in Uganda.

At Murchison Falls National Park, anglers are guaranteed to enjoy sport fishing in the fresh waters of the ever-flowing River Nile while enjoying a full site view of different bird species and the wild game roaming along the river banks.

 

Lake Albert

Situated in the heart of Africa and the Western arm of the East African valley, on the border between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, Lake Albert is steadily growing to become a sought-after Sport fishing location in Uganda after Lake Victoria.

Oil was discovered below the lake, and exploration activities are ongoing. Lake Albert, also known as Albert Nyanza and formerly named Lake Mobutu Ssese Sseko, after the former President of DR Congo/Zaire is the world’s twenty-seventh largest lake by volume with a width of 30 Kilometres and a length of 160 Kilometres.

 

Lake Albert was spotted in 1864 by Sir Samuel White Baker, who was looking for the source of the White Nile. He called it Albert Nyanza, after the recently deceased at the time, Prince Albert.

Lake Albert fishing safaris can be exhilarating and adventurous. Boat cruisesSport FishingBird watching, and sightseeing are some of the popular activities on Africa’s seventh-largest lake.

Great escapements and well-planned lake shore settlements surround the Rift Valley Lake. Excursions around this lake offer breathtaking scenery of the Rwenzori Mountains and the Murchison–Semliki western rift valley landscape horizon is a gift of nature.

The presence of Hippos, buffaloes, African elephants, and bird species makes Lake Albert an ideal wildlife travel destination.

Travel Plan when sport fishing in Uganda

Motorized Boat charters for sport fishing trip excursions are made hustle accessible at our Outback fishing camp.

With full access to a fleet of five fiberglass motorized boats, the avid angler can choose the vessel suitable to the particular unique sportfishing needs.

Smaller wooden or fiber non-motorized boats can be chartered for short fishing trips near Entebbe Mainland and adjacent Peninsular fishing Islands.

There are also group-sized 2 double-engine boats for longer fishing trips deep into Lake Victoria and the outlying islands.

Our popular 3-day fishing excursion with free tents, fishing rods/hooks, cooking amenities, and camping gear provides an adventure treat for keen anglers.

Although we do not promise world record catches to ALL of our guest anglers, we aim that our fishing excursions will be a real thrill, and combined with our shared passion for recreational fishing and the warm hospitality of the lodge will make a memorable holiday.

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