Duration: 8 hours
Trips for half day fishing normally depart around 9.00 am or 1.00pm and return around 12.30pm or 5.00pm with a full day being approximately 8 hours on the water and a half day around 4 hours. Fishing Read more ➤
1 Day Fishing At Murchison Falls
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Duration - 8 hours
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Guide optionsEnglish
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
1 Day Fishing At Murchison Falls focuses on catching massive Nile Perch. Trips involve casting lures from boats or rocky banks near the "Devil's Cauldron". The best times are December to March and June to October. High temperatures require sunblock, hats, long-sleeved shirts.
Highlights
- Catching the legendary Nile Perch, which can weigh over 100kg
- Trips follow a "catch and release" policy to conserve the local ecosystem
- This itinerary balances intensive sport fishing with the park's iconic wildlife views
Description
1 Day Fishing At Murchison Falls
A 1-day fishing trip at Murchison Falls National Park focuses on catching massive Nile Perch, with permits costing USD 50 per person. Trips involve casting lures from boats or rocky banks near the "Devil's Cauldron". The best times are December to March and June to October.
Key Details for 1-Day Fishing
Permit Cost: USD 50 per day per person (excluding park entry fees).
Target Fish: Nile Perch (up to 100kg+), Catfish, and Tigerfish.
Method: Primarily "catch and release" using casting lures, spinning, or live bait.
Best Locations: Banks of the Nile and rocky outcrops below the falls.
Requirements: A guide from the Uganda Wildlife Authority is mandatory for safety.
Equipment: Recommended to bring your own rods (8–11 ft) and tackle, though some hiring is possible.
Preparation: High temperatures and tsetse flies require sunblock, hats, long-sleeved shirts, and bug repellent.
It is highly recommended to arrange the trip and secure the permit in advance.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- Guide
- Bottled drinking water
- Use of fishing boat.
- Fishing permit
- Exclusions:
- Fishing gears
- Insurance
- Visa
- Tips
- Items of personal nature
- Accommodation
- Transport
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Murchison Falls National Park Uganda
1-Day Itinerary At Murchison Falls With Peter's Fishing Tours
Morning: Early start, meet the guide, and take a boat from Paraa to the base of the falls to start casting.
Mid-day: Fish the turbulent waters near the falls, taking precautions against intense heat.
Afternoon: Continue fishing or explore calmer, deeper pools downstream for larger, mature Nile Perch.
Evening: Return to the lodge after a full day on the water.
Frequently Asked Questions
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1 Day Fishing At Murchison Falls duration is 8 hours.
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