Nile perch fishing in Lake Victoria from Entebbe

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Nile perch fishing in Lake Victoria from Entebbe

Lake victoria is the birthplace of Nile perch in Uganda, the predator fish species was introduced by the British to boost the fish products but Nile perch being a predator paused a significant threat to the indigenous fish species on the lake and Nile perch has now become the dominant species on Lake Victoria and perhaps Uganda’s largest fish export.

Though the Lake is open to controlled commercial fishing there are still some great areas along the island where you can land big Nile perch, the fishing requires patience and expertise as there are high chances of running into abandoned fishing nets but our Guides have a very good map of the Lake and they will always get you to the high chance areas during your fishing safari.

All you need to know about fishing in Lake Victoria

Lake victoria is not located in a heavily restricted fishing area like Murchison falls but Anglers still need a person from the Ministry of Agriculture, animal husbandry and fisheries to carry out fishing activities on the Lake and our safari consultants will help you obtain this permit as part of your fishing package.

Fishing permits

All travelers intending to go for half-day or full-day fishing trips on the Lake will be required to possess a fishing license issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, animal husbandry and fisheries that will allow them to fish for Nile perch on the Lake and we will book this license for you.

Fishing boats

Lake Victoria is a large lake covering 68800 Sq. km covering Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania meaning sometimes the year the lake will receive heavy winds causing rough waves and making it difficult to fish Anglers are advised to high the right fishing boats for their trip to avoid risks.

Fishing technics

Fishing on Lake Victoria is done by trolling with deep diver lures, this can be an exciting adventure as the fish hooks automatically and the Nile perch can give you a massive fight.

Rule of the Game of sport

Unlike the Nile River in Murchison Falls, Anglers are allowed to 1 fish of 15 kgs below as Lake victoria is a commercial water body as opposed to the Nile which is protected and can be grilled for them at your fishing Lodge.

Safety

Except for Big waves and very bad weather Lake victoria has fewer risks while fishing in the Lake for Nile perch usually the waves will be noticed early and the skipper may head into a lagoon or return to the docking yard if the waves pause danger.

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