Big Game Fishing Mozambique

This is considered to be the ultimate challenge – targeting the biggest game fish with the heaviest allowed tackle. Heavy tackle fishing is done from a fighting chair and our professional staff are on hand to ensure your safety. Marlin reign supreme as the definitive quarry, but one can also do battle with species such as broadbill, tuna and a variety of big sharks.

Fishing in Zimbabwe and Zambia

Zimbabwe is truly one of Africas' gems for both the sport fisherman and the wildlife enthusiast.

Zambia offers many pristine angling destinations. Lake Kariba, the largest dam in Africa, the Upper Zambezi, and the Middle Zambezi are all easily accessible whilst touring in Zambia. These destinations lend themselves well to some of Africa's most exciting and challenging fresh water fly fishing.

 

GAME FISHING in MOZAMBIQUE
Marlin
Bazaruto is famous for its giant black marlin as numerous fish passing the 1000 lb (450 kg) mark are caught. Blue and striped marlin are also present in these waters and the few boats, which have recently explored deeper waters with fast trolled lures, have had very encouraging results. Marlin season runs from September to April, with October to December being peak season.

Sailfish
The area might be famous for its black marlin, but Bazaruto’s winter run of sailfish probably attracts the most anglers to these waters. These acrobatic fish, which can attain 130lbs and average around 70lbs, are caught year round, although they are much more prolific between mid–May to mid–October.
 
Wahoo
Known to achieve speeds of over 70 km/h, these bullet–shaped fish are present all year round with a peak in the early summer months of September to November. In these waters, Wahoo average around 40lbs, but bigger fish are frequently caught, with the resort’s record standing at 68 lbs.

Dorado
Colourful as a rainbow, this hard fighting fish takes into the air when hooked, providing a breathtaking spectacle. Bulls over 40 lbs are normally caught from September to April, mostly using fast trolling lures. The resort record stands at 61 lbs.

Additional Species:

The area is also very popular for the sheer quantity of its
year round game fishing.
Amongst the most common game fish species are: 

  • 10 Species of kingfish (Caranx and Carangoides family) Bluefin, Yellowtail, Longfin, Big Eye, Brassy, Yellow Spotted, Bludger, Short Fin and Ferdy
  • Skipjack Tuna, Bonito and Kawa Kawa
  • Sharks (world record size Zambezi /Bull, Hammerhead, Tiger, Dusky, Blacktip, Silvertip, etc)
  • Great Barracuda and Sea Pike
  • Queen Mackerel (Natal Snoek)
  • Queenfish (Largemouth / Talang and Needlescale / Fivespotted)
  • Snapper’s
  • African Pompano, Mirrorfish, Lady Fish, Milkfish and Bone Fish
  • Rainbow Runner
  • Prodigal Son
  • Tropedo Scads and Garfish
  • Green and Rosy Jobfish