Fishing, fishing trip, spot fishing.
Fishing on the River Nile is always at Murchison Falls National Park and needs professional help to guarantee both client safety in this exciting location and the greatest possibility for a successful fishing expedition on the Nile.
While some of you could be experienced enough to battle the Nile with simply renting a boat and captain, for most it is advised to have an experienced fishing guide along to guarantee the smooth functioning of your fishing activity.
arriving at somewhere
About six hours’ journey north-west from Entebbe, via Kampala (depending to traffic), Murchison Falls National Park is reached from most of the routes tarmac. Murram roads go within the National Park.
Our all-included excursions provide comfort, space for fishing equipment, and private transportation in 4 x 4 land cruiser vehicles with a driver. If you are pressed for time, you may also take advantage of internal flights scheduled in advance between Entebbe and Murchison Falls National Park.
conventional Fishing Season
Although the most successful fishing months vary depending on year, the fishing in Murchison Falls National Park is usually agreed to be better in drier months of the year. We catch all year long, although in December through March and June through October there is less likelihood of rain. Randomly occurring throughout the year are thunderstorms. One should avoid the beginning of April to May wet season. Get in touch on the present circumstances before making a bookings.
Area and circumstances for fishing
Usually, sport fishing at Murchison Falls National Park is carried out in the vicinity of the falls. From the rocks on the river’s bank, or rather further downstream in the pools from a boat, the fishing is. Fantastic Stories Fishing Safaris boat access all fishing areas to ensure your fishing trip goes as planned.
Murchison Falls has high temperatures, often exceeding 40 degrees C; particularly at mid-, and fisherman should be ready with long-sleeved shirts, helmets, and sun protection, including suntan lotion. Tsetse flies are also plentiful at certain times; we advise long pants and bug body spray repellent.
Fishing Techniques / Tools / Equipment
Fish taken using live bait casting lures include Nile perch and many kinds of catfish, along with a great range of smaller species—used as live bait—obtained by spinning—including tigerfish. Together with a fixed spool or multiplier reel, we suggest a rod between 11 feet (3 meters) and 8 feet (2.4 meters). Smaller species need a 7 spinning rod with 5 kg (10 lb.) line.
Reels: For Nile perch and catfish, any reel-fixed spool or multiplier with 30-35 lb line (17 kg) would work. It relies on personal inclination and talent with a multiplier. Any reel you could reasonably throw tiny spinners is appropriate for tiger fish and smaller species.
Prices; Day Trips; Half Day also offered
Included: gasoline, lunch, drinking water, boat on the Nile with skipper/fishing guide services, use of fishing equipment with USD100-deposit fee paid before departure (this is repaid minus any breakages / damaged equipment).
Paid directly to Uganda Wildlife Authority, excluded are USD 40 per day national park entry fees and USD 40 per day national park fishing fees, dependent on the number of days fishing.
International 2019 Prices from US$ 250 per person (3 people on a boat) daily
Additionally available are several-day itineraries and fully included packages with lodging and transportation from Entebbe/Kampala.
Missing or damaged fishing equipment
We run our fishing equipment utilized on the presumption that, should any of it be lost, destroyed, or not returned to us at the conclusion of the fishing season, it must be paid for at our prevailing rates for all fishing excursions.
What should I pack?
The National Park lacks stores; hence, all required supplies—sun lotion, prescriptions, cigarettes, extra batteries for electronic devices, cameras, insect spray—must be packed with you. Given the heat, we advise you to pack as much sun protection as you can: hats, sunglasses, and creams.
Particularly for beach fishing from the steep, rugged rocks, hiking and safari boots are ideal for footwear. Because they are colder and the tsetse fly is less drawn to them, lightweight, light-colored fishing attire is ideal. Best are long sleeves and long pants; avoid blue or black dark colors anywhere at will, as these colors really attract the tsetse flies. Also advised are a lightweight rain jacket and a sweater for nights.
Optional Additional Tours
Together with the fishing, excursions for wildlife drives, Nile river cruises, and chimpanzee trekking may be planned.
Although the cost shown for you does not usually include these excursions at Murchison Falls National Park, we would be pleased to provide advice should you be interested in further information. Should you prefer to mix your fishing with visiting other parts of Uganda, such as Mountain Gorillas, we can also help you with sector of your safari arrangement as an extra service.
FISHING FOR LAKE VICTORIA
Anyone with some spare time and an inclination may enjoy a one-day fishing excursion to Lake Victoria, one of the African Great Lakes, providing the chance to snag one of the biggest freshwater fish in the world.
Our expertise guarantees the finest locations and techniques, and also have experienced and skilled skippers who have an excellent grasp of the English language. We provide half- and full-day trips for “catch and release” of Nile Perch.
Point of Meeting
Our day visits take place in Entebbe outside UWEC (Zoo), Lugard Avenue, where secure parking is accessible and the pier from which we embark and return is a short walk away. Requested and for overnight travel groups, transport is set up from nearby Entebbe and Kampala hotels to and from the jetty.
Day Trips: Scheduling
Usually starting at 9.00 am or 1.00 pm, trips leave and return around 12.30 pm or 5.00 pm with a half-day about 4 hours and a full day around 8 hours on the water. About a 45-minute boat ride from Entebbe, fishing is conducted in nearby islands. The temperature and the way the fish are biting will determine the regions fished.
The lake may be rather choppy at certain times of year with big surges, so we usually fish from the protected coves. Along with tea and coffee, a picnic meal includes a chilled box of beers, mineral water and sodas. Anglers are allowed to pack extra refreshments needed.
What should one carry on board?
Given the normal day time temperatures on the lake—mid to late 20 degrees C—we advise you to pack as much sun protection as possible, hats, sunglasses, and creams. Sandals or strokes are a nice choice as, particularly while stepping on and off the boat, you can likely have wet feet! One sensible concept is insect repellant.
If you want to film “the big fish,” a camera; if you are interested in birding, a set of binoculars. While simple day attire like T-shirts and shorts is usually okay, we advise a rain jacket in case of poor weather and a sweeper or light jacket for colder temperatures during the nights.
