Lake Victoria is one of the African Great Lakes, with a surface area of approximately 59,947 km2 (23,146 sq mi) which makes it Africa’s largest lake by area, world’s second-largest freshwater lake by surface area after Lake Superior in North America. The lake has many species of fish that inhabit nowhere else, especially cichlids, and invasive fish species, such as the Nile perch which has driven many endemic species to extinction. The Nile perch was introduced to Lake Victoria for fishing, and can reach up to 2 m (6.6 ft) and 200 kg (440 lb). Fishing on L. Victoria is open to all anglers, both beginners and also the highly skilled fisherman. The fishing experience on L.Victoria ranges from half to full day or even tailor-made longer overnight Fishing trips for those keener anglers. Trolling with lures is the most common method used for fishing on L.Victoria. All the necessary equipment for Nile perch trolling on the lake is provided, but if anglers wish to bring and use their tackle, that is fine. On all our fishing trips on Lake Victoria, we do provide all necessary fishing equipment but if anglers wish to bring and use their gear, it’s fine. Best time to go: Fishing on L.Victoria can be done all year round. The best time for fishing is during the dry months; June to August and December to February. However, we recommend that anglers avoid fishing when the moon is full and the rainy season months of April and May. What to expect: During the Fishing trips on Lake Victoria with Realm Africa Safaris™, all equipment will be provided, however, should a participant bring & use his fishing equipment, that is fine. While places like Murchison Falls National Park emphasize the catch & release policy, anglers fishing on L.Victoria can opt to take their days’ catch with them to their hotel and request the chef to prepare it for dinner. The different fishing methods or techniques used to catch fish on Lake Victoria include casting lures, spinning, and live bait fishing. The fish types you are likely to encounter while on your fishing trip on Lake Victoria include; the Nile perch, Tilapia among others. What to bring & wear: For your Lake Victoria fishing trips with Realm Africa Safaris™, we recommend packing, bringing & wearing the following; Top clothing tip: We request all anglers intending to go on a fishing expedition on Lake Victoria to bring some extra warm clothing and a rain jacket just in case the weather changes.
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