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FISHING:
FISHING IN ZANZIBAR
Fishing Zanzibar is located in Nungwi, a fishing
village on the north-western tip of Zanzibar Island where the fishing
grounds of Zanzibar, Pemba and the famous Pemba Channel are not
even a stone's throw away. Fishing is by trolling a combination
of lures or natural dead baits (Ballyhoo or strips) or live bait.
Billfish such as striped, black and blue marlin as well as the
acrobatic and dazzling sailfish and elusive spearfish abound in
these crystal waters. Yellow fin tuna, Dorado, Wahoo, Barracuda,
Kingfish (Trevally), King & Queen Mackerel and the lesser game
fish such as Bonito tuna, Skipjack tuna and Rainbow Runner provide
endless hours of adrenalin filled game fishing action out on the
water.
The company are members of the International Game
Fish Association and actively encourage a catch and release policy
of all billfish and sharks unless they are likely to be East Africa,
all Africa, World record fish or the skipper believes the fish is
unlikely to survive release.
With Leven bank just 5 miles north of Nungwi and
the drop-offs and deep blue water east of Mnemba Island about 12
miles east, the well equipped fishing boats and professional crews
will have you in the mix in no time!

The boats are available for half day or full day
charters and night fishing trip for broadbill, the “gladiator
of the sea”, can be arranged and will certainly test your
skills as an angler.
Boats are fitted with a full electronics package
i.e. GPS/Chartplotter, Fishfinder/Sonar, VHF and a Category 1 Safety
equipment package. On the fishing side they are fitted with fighting
chair, outriggers and downrigger. Rods and reels (Shimano &
Daiwa) from 20lb through to 80lb and a full selection of lures are
available to guests onboard!
FISHING FROM
THE MAINLAND
Fishing charters can also be arranged from Dar
es Salaam, Pangani and Kilwa.
Please ask for further details.
Ras
Kutani on the south coast of Dar es Salaam is a great place
to base yourself for fishing trips. The lodge has a variety of fishing
boats and trips available including:
Boston Wailer, 17 feet
Twin x 40 hp Yamaha Engines
Sports Fisherman, 26 feet Monohull
Twin x 120hp engines
Fighting chair and fly-bridge
Fishing charters to Latham Island and Zanzibar Channel
T-craft Catamaran
30 feet
Fly-bridge, outriggers and fighting chairs
Please ask for further details and rates.
TROUT FISHING
There are 2 trout farms in Tanzania where fly casting can be indulged.
NGARE SERO
Just outside Arusha town, Ngare Sero Lodge has beautiful surroundings
to unwind after your safari and fish from their well stocked lake.
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS
In Mufindi in southern Tanzania the Mufindi
Highland Lodge offers a choice of dams for fishermen. The lodge
is located near the Mufindi tea estates and in addition to the excellent
fishing opportunities offers educational visits to the tea plantations,
horse riding trails, mountain biking, croquet, badminton, tennis,
long walks and blazing log fires in the evenings.
In fact its hard to believe this is Tanzania! A great place for
families and a very different view of Tanzanian life.
Fishing in Pangani - at THE TIDES LODGE
Deep
Sea fishing on Second Chance, a 23ft boat with twin outboards, GPS
navigation and fish finding device. It is equipped with outriggers,
down riggers and a full set of quality tackle, set up with different
line strengths to suit clients’ needs.
Catches are typically Sailfish, Dorado, Yellow Fin Tuna, Giant Kingfish
and Marlin.
In-Shore Reef Fishing on Breakaway, a 18ft boat
with twin outboards, GPS navigation and fish finding device. It
is equipped with quality tackle.
Catches are typically Kingfish, Barracuda and Trevelly.
The skipper has many years experience fishing these
waters and speaks English, German as well as Kiswahili.
The Tides Lodge is located on a
stunning stretch of deserted beach and makes a relaxed and comfortable
base for fishing trips
Prices
Second Chance
Half Day (5 hours) $425
Full Day (9 hours) $720
(Maximum 4 clients per charter)
Breakaway
Per hour $65
(Maximum 4 clients per charter – minimum 3 hours) |