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The
remoteness of this stretch of the Zambezi River makes for excellent
angling opportunities for both the course angler and the fly fisherman.
Heading the list is the Tigerfish, famous for its fighting ability, with
specimens up to 10 kilograms taken in the area which benefits from its
proximity to Cahora Bassa Dam and the fish which migrate upstream
from this massive body of water.
Not to be overlooked are the numerous
other angling species in the Zambezi River system in particular Chessa,
Nkupe, Vundu, Cornish Jack, various Tilapia (bream), Bottlenose
etcetera. Fishing is mainly from
boats but bank angling is also rewarding, sizable Tigerfish have
regularly been taken within meters of the Lodge and with some 3
kilometers of river frontage the Lodge property itself offers plenty of
opportunity.
Boat trips to the Lower Zambezi National Park and in particular the Mpata gorge or
down stream to Cahora Bassa Dam (conditions permitting) will place the
angler on what are considered some of the finest fresh water fishing
locations in Africa.
The Lodge has Bass
boats to fish the Zambezi and these provide a good casting platform. Whilst most enthusiasts bring their own
equipment, tackle is available for hire. In need please contact us for
further advice on tackle to bring.
The fishing season is open from March
until the end of November in Zambia. For Tigerfish in particular
experience has shown that the best fishing takes place once the river
clears in June with the peak months being September through to November,
when higher water temperatures bring on a spurt of activity as the fish
move into their spawning season.
We practice catch and release with only
injured fish or perhaps one for the table being retained.
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