Tiger Fishing on Lake Kariba

Are you passionate angler and looking for the toughest fight around? Then plan your next fishing trip to Zimbabwe, where the African tiger fish lurks in the waters of Lake Kariba.

Lake Kariba – Home of the Tiger Fish

Lake Kariba is part of the Zambezi river system. The area not only offers great game viewing but is a fishing destination the passionate Angler dreams of. The vast fresh water area offers prestigious targets for your angling abilities such as:

• Parrot Fish
• Cornish Jack
• Bream
• Tiger Fish

Among these amazing species the tiger fish is surely the toughest fight and one of the most sought after targets of passionate fresh water fishermen. The great thing about Lake Kariba is the variety it offers. Not only does the lake host several impressive species of fresh water fish, but the vast and diverse area allows for a host of different fishing techniques such as deep water trawling in the Eastern Basin, spinning in Sengwa or live bait fishing in Chete.

The Toughest Fight in Africa

The tiger fish fills a similar ecological gap to the piranha of South America. The tiger fish is an aggressive predator that can take down prey its own size when hunting alone and resorts to cannibalism when food is scarce. Tiger fish can weigh up to 12kg and usually hunt in groups, allowing them to take down prey much larger than themselves. The large, razor-sharp teeth are devastating to any victim. The streamlined muscular body makes this fish a fast and agile swimmer. On occasion the tiger fish is known to even attack humans.
Among anglers the tiger fish is known to put up an epic fight. Even young fish as light as 1 kg will give you an angling experience to remember. A fully grown tiger fish is one of the most prestigious catches to be made in fresh water.

Tiger Fishing with Kangamani Tours

The best time to fish the Zambezi river system is between October and April. Kangamani Tours offers 10 day fishing trips on Lake Kariba. During the trip you will explore various areas of the great Zambezi and utilize a variety of different fishing techniques. The tour is self-drive, which means that you will be fishing in your own boat. Meals and accommodation will be provided.
Tiger fishing is a great experience for any passionate angler and Lake Kariba is one of the world’s best locations to do it. Watching the wildlife on the river banks comes in as a bonus.