I live in South Africa. Now my home is about km south of the Mozambican border but for decades, I lived on the coast immediately south of the border and often went up into Mozambique for work, fun and some amazing fishing. Let me tell you about this wonderful part of Africa. Mozambique , situated on the south-east seaboard of Africa, with a 2 km 1 mile coastline, offers some of the best sport fishing in Africa.
From trophy tiger fishing in the mighty Zambezi River to playing a leaping, reel-stripping blue marlin in the ocean, the country offers much that will certainly help to fill the bucket list of an enthusiastic angler. Mozambique is a large country, with about sq. But in many ways, it is a country of extreme contrasts.
From idyllic pristine beaches with palm trees, coral reefs and superabundant fish, to completely overfished bays full of people, pollution and little else, from places where you can walk for miles and be completely safe, to localities where being a tourist can be scary and dangerous, Mozambique has it all plus more.
But with preparation and local knowledge or guides, it can truly be an extremely exciting, rewarding and relatively cost-effective sport fishing destination. Some safety warnings are necessary. Mozambique went through a protracted and vicious civil war that officially ended in about , but still lingers on in some areas. But if you concentrate on safe coastal regions and specific foreign visitor areas and facilities, and book your trip through a reputable fishing lodge or tourist operator, you can have some of the best sport fishing experiences anywhere in Africa.
There are three principal types of fishing available: tiger fishing in freshwater, shore fishing and charter boat fishing. All can be easy, fun and successful with a little bit of preparation and care. The best way to enjoy a safe and successful tiger fishing trip is to use an online marketplace like BaitYourHook.
