Sport Fishing in Lake Victoria
Sport fishing is one of the interesting and high-end activities that travelers can do on a Uganda safari in Lake Victoria. Lake Victoria is the largest freshwater lake in Africa located in central Uganda. Sport fishing doesn’t require expert skills for one to do. Neither does it take many hours. Travelers can engage in this activity either half-day or full-day, whether skilled or unskilled.
Sporting fishing excursion on Lake Victoria starts with a pick-up from a hotel or Entebbe International Airport. Later on, you transfer to a docking area on the shores of Lake Victoria. On arrival, you will start with a briefing where you will learn the dos and don’ts of sport fishing in Uganda. You will go ahead with the activity while using motorized boats that will ease up with the activity. In the activity the fish caught will be released after. This activity is trophy rewarding so the number of fish caught will determine the winner of the trophy.
What types of fish are caught during sport fishing on Lake Victoria?
In Lake Victoria, there are several fish species that you can catch on your sport fishing tour. The popular fish species caught is the Nile perch. This fish species is later released to preserve it for future generations.
What is the best time to do sport fishing on Lake Victoria?
Sport fishing on Lake Victoria starts at 0900 hours and ends at 1300 hours. The other session starts at 1230 hours and ends at 1700 hours. The dry seasons (June to September and December to February) are usually the best time to do sport fishing on Lake Victoria. During this time, the waters are calm, and blue skies reflect in the clear waters to make a spectacular environment for photography.
What to pack for a sport fishing safari on Lake Victoria?
While planning a Uganda safari that involves sport fishing, there are essentials that travelers can pack for a safari and some of these include;
- Insect repellents
- Sunglasses
- A rain jacket
- Hut for sun protection
- Body creams
- Sweater
- Camera
- Light backpack to carry your essentials
Where to stay on a sport fishing tour in Uganda?
Travelers on their sport fishing safaris on Lake Victoria, have a variety of accommodation facilities that they can choose from. These facilities are mostly situated in Entebbe and Kampala. These accommodation facilities include Via via Hotel, Lake Victoria Serena Hotel, Green Resort, Sheraton Hotel, fare way hotel, Red Chilli Lodge, Entebbe Forest Lodge, Sky Hotel, K Hotel Entebbe, Gately Inn Hotel, and many others.
Where else in Uganda can I do sport fishing?
Other than Lake Victoria, there are other places one can do sport fishing in Uganda. Some of these places include;
Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park is located in northwestern Uganda. Additionally, it is one of the largest national parks in Uganda that travelers on their safaris can encounter. In this park, travelers can engage in the sport fishing safaris on the lake Albert and the river Nile. To engage in the sport fishing in this park, travelers must book a permit from the Uganda Wildlife Authority through reliable tour operators. Uganda Wildlife Authority only sells these permits to these tour operators.
Sport fishing permits in Murchison Falls National Park cost 50 USD for foreign residents and foreign non-residents,20,000 UGX for East African residents, 150 USD for foreign residents and non-residents, and 60,000 UGX for East African residents. Please note that the above prices exclude park entrance fees.
Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo National Park is located in western Uganda. More so, it is the smallest savannah park in Uganda. In this park, travelers can also engage in the sport fishing safaris. The sport fishing permit includes 15 USD for a day for foreign nonresidents and foreign residents, 20000 UGX for East African residents, 25 USD for 4 days for foreign nonresidents and foreign residents, and 60000 UGX for East African residents for 4 days. Also, these costs exclude the park entrance fees.
