Lake Tanganyika is home to some of the best freshwater angling to be found anywhere on earth.
More than a dozen species are regularly caught on rod and line. With years of experience at Ndole and basic fishing tackle for hire or purchase, a good catch is virtually unavoidable.
Methods vary greatly depending on conditions and time as well as species sought:
TROLLING
Trolling of lures or spoons is a common and enjoyable method, allowing the fisherperson to enjoy a days fishing while still cruising the lake shore for wildlife.
BOTTOM FISHING USING BAIT
This method is usually the most productive and more than a dozen species are commonly caught in a day out. This usually involves starting out at the crack of dawn, obtaining bait from local Kapenta fishermen returning after a nights fishing. Often fishing in deep water (30m+)
FLY FISHING
While still relatively untouched by the fly fishing community Tanganyika offers unparalled freshwater fly fishing. Fairly heavy rods and fast sinking line are essential with Nile Perch, Nkupi and Tigerfish most commonly sought.
SPINNING
From either the rocky shores or the comfort of your boat can be extremely exciting as the crystal clear waters allows you to see the fish as they take any lures.
TACKLE
At least 12lb breaking strain is advised with 15lb -20lb more suitable for trolling and bottom fishing.
Deep diving lures are essential with diving plates often producing good fish. Trace is a good idea although not essential.
Light tackle fishing is extremely rewarding for experienced anglers.
Spearfishing is possible for divers with experience and their own equipment, please enquire.
COMMON SPECIES CAUGHT
Nile Perch (up to 50kg), Lake Salmon (up to 25kg), Nkupi/yellowbelly (up to 4kg), Tigerfish, Bream, Lake Trout ,Vundoo, Frontosa, Mbilli and a variety of other fish.
Less common but still occasionally caught are the rare Golden perch and the giant Goliath tiger (up to 30kg).
While Ndole Bay Lodge encourages catch and release, many of the fish are exceptional eating and we can easily prepare your day’s catch for dinner.
Please contact us if you would like more information on fishing in Lake Tanganyika.
Fishing Competition
(ZNFC) is held on Lake Tanganyika in March every year and attracts over 100 fishermen from throughout Africa. The ZNFC is the most prestigious fishing competition in Zambia.
Held over 6 days the competition includes hyperlight, light as well as heavy tackle classes. There are strict line restrictions and rules.
It consists of 3 spearate competitions, the 1st day is hyperlight, all competitors using 1KG breaking strain line, day 2 and 3 is the ultralight with 2KG line and days 4,5,6 are the national with 6KG line.
2014 had a total of 20 teams fishing.
Above article taken from Ndole Bay Lodge page.
http://ndolebaylodge.com/
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