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Uganda is one of Africa’s ultimate fishing destinations with one third of the country covered by water. Sport fishing Uganda is carried out on Lake Victoria, Murchison Falls National Park, and Lake Mburo National Park.

Fishing on the Nile. Photo Credit: Clare Cole

Popular catches include; Nile Perch (Lates niloticus), Tilapia, Tiger fish, Ferocious fighter, Cat fish and Barbel.

Sport Fishing in national parks is moderated by Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) which is the body responsible for national parks and wildlife reserves in Uganda. The main offices are situted at 7 Kira road, 4 kilometres outside the city centre next to the national museum. Tel. +256 (0)414 355000. Email. info@ugandawildlife.org  Web.www.ugandawildlife.org

Reservations are a MUST because of limited fishing permits.

There is an annual sport fishing competition that lasts for three days at US$160 per person. The largest confirmed perch taken from Murchison Falls on River Nile on rod and line weighed 73kg. It was caught by C D Mardach in 1959. However, in 2001, a fish recorded at 106kg was caught while local fishermen have always netted specimens weighing up to 160kg.

For those who have never tried trout fishing before, then you must try the Elgon Trout Fly Fishing run by Bingo Small and located within the secluded upper reaches of the Sipi River. The Rainbow Trout fly fishing is currently 'catch and release' only. Rods and equipment are available for hire at the Sipi river lodge www.sipiriverlodge.com 

For further information on sport fishing tours and accommodation, contact Pearl of Africa Tours & Travel on tel. +256 (0)414 340533, +256 (0)312 260559 or Skype: pearl.of.africa.tour
Web: www.pearlofafricatours.com

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