How to book Murchison Falls Sport Fishing

Murchison falls sport fishing is one of its kind’s leisure recreational adventures experiences which is offered along the might Victoria Nile Rivers at the bottom of the falls in Murchison Falls National Park. The exhilarating sport activity based on “catch and release” that merges the adrenaline pumping of the roar of the world powerful falls echoes of the mighty falls and battling with large fish is mainly based on “catch and release” policy to promote sustainability goal, hence encouraging eco-friendly activity. The parks northern and riverine attracts abundant aquatic wildlife of hippopotamus Nile crocodiles and water birds amidst fishing experience for anglers

Main fish species found in Murchison falls Nile River

In the park along the riverine the water is oxygen-richer which attracts a big number of large-sized predators that is Nile perch which can weigh up to 100kg or more. Among other ferocious tiger fish that can weigh 1.5kg and large Sudan catfish weighing over 45kg or electric catfish up to 20kg.

Where is Murchison falls sport fishing done

Although sport fishing is so much concentrated on the Nile’s bottom of the falls, there are other parts along the riverine that includes:

Devils’ cauldron: which is located the base of the falls, rocky banks and the most common species caught are the Nile perch.
Downstream pools and eddies: here fishing activities are done in areas of Paraa and Chobe Safari Lodge
Riverbanks: fishing recreation is done while trapping from the shore of the Nile

Fishing equipment required and the permits

For anyone to participate into fishing experience a standard and recommended fishing rod must be 8-11 feet long for giant species and 7 feet for smaller species and for smaller species. A fishing permit at a cost of $50 per day is obtained from Uganda Wildlife Authority with rules of “catch and release” policy, keeping fish that is limited on booking to ensure sustainability