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There are various options for
enjoying good fishing in Tanzania, mostly sea fishing along the incredibly rich
East African Coast.
Deep Sea Fishing
The deep waters of the Indian Ocean
along Tanzania’s coast are rich in big-game fish, from marlin and tuna to
swordfish and biting barracudas. All the same, the waters of Tanzania are only
just beginning to gain the world-wide fame of the Kenyan coast, so the waters
are less populated and fishing is at its most pristine. Tuna and other pelagic
migrate through the Pemba Channel on a yearly basis, but can be found in
smaller numbers throughout the year. Besides the big-game fish, grouper, red
snapper, and other local species are populous along the coastal waters. Deep
sea fishing in Tanzania is best organized by private companies that are
specialized in boating and ocean trips; or through lodges and hotel properties
that offer day excursions throughout the coast.
Along
the mainland coast, Pangani and Dar es Salaam are the most popular areas for
deep-sea fishing. Trips from Pangani and Tanga offer easy access to the Pemba
Channel, a main migratory route for big-game pelagic. Outfitted charters are
best arranged from local lodges and the guides know where to look best for the
big-game catch. Around Dar es Salaam, fishing boats can be chartered and trips
arranged around the areas of Msasani Bay, as well as the larger hotels and
lodges. Excursions usually take the form of day trips and although the area is
not so much populated with large game fish, smaller species are in plentiful
supply.
In
the Zanzibar Archipelago, resorts and lodges along the northern and eastern
parts of Unguja and the island of Pemba offer fishing charters that
venture into deep waters. Fishing is becoming a popular alternative to
snorkelling and dive trips along the reefs. Boats take clients out into the
Pemba Channel and surrounding waters.
Pelagic
and big-game fish are abundant in the isolated waters around Pemba and Unguja,
and reward the adventurous fishermen with their size and bounty.
Inland Fishing
Fishing
is an economic mainstay of many parts of rural Tanzania and it is quickly
becoming a popular activity for visitors along the country’s rivers and lakes.
Although not permitted in national parks, fly and lake fishing in remote areas
is a rewarding and peaceful way to experience the beauty of African scenery and
enjoy the country at a leisurely pace. Private companies, tour operators and
lodges can arrange for day trips to nearby lakes and rivers, and longer fishing
safaris around the region can be organized with travel specialists if one
desires to participate. In addition to planned day excursions, local fishermen
in the region will often gladly take you with them on their daily fishing trips
and show you the best places to get started.
The
freshwater lakes of Tanzania offer fishing opportunities for visitors willing
to venture off the beaten track. Fishing along Lake Victoria offers an
opportunity to experience freshwater lake fishing and observe life around the
lakes of Tanzania. Fishing trips can be organised from surrounding villages, as
well as the larger ports of Mwanza and Musoma, where boatmen will gladly
arrange for you to accompany them on their daily trips to net the Nile Perch
and Tilapia in the offshore waters. Trips to Rubondo Island National Park also
offer fishermen a base from which to embark on trips around the Lake Victoria
and its tributaries.
Fly
fishing along the many rivers and large streams Tanzania is another rewarding
experience for sportsmen wanting to experience remote areas at a leisurely
pace. During the rainy seasons, rivers and their tributaries swell with fish
and river life, and any time after the short and long rains is a good time to
plan a fishing safari. Many adventure safari companies cater for international
fishermen looking for the best fishing waters in East Africa, and everything
from trolling through flood plains to fly fishing in mountain streams is
possible.
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