Are looking for the possible ways of booking sport fishing tours on Lake Victoria In Uganda? Lake Victoria is commonly known as the largest lake in Africa. The name Lake Victoria was formed after Queen Victoria by the man known as John Hanning Speke. In 1858, Speke accomplished this on their trip with Richard Francis Burton to locate the source of the River Nile.

Lake Victoria has another name known as Victoria Nyanza. The biggest lake in Africa and the main tank of the Nile, Lake Victoria passes through Uganda and Tanzania and also borders on Kenya. The area is about 69,484 square kilometers (26,828 square mi). Lake Victoria is the home of over 200 fish species whereby the Nile perch and Tilapia are the most common species in the Lake.

In East Africa, Lake Victoria is the largest freshwater lake with a lot of the biggest freshwater species like Nile perch and it is lies at 68,800km2. The largest lake in the entire world is Lake Superior which is found in North America and then followed by Lake Victoria.

Best areas for sport fishing tours on Lake Victoria

There are specific areas for sport fishing on Lake Victoria since the lake is the largest freshwater body in Africa.  Here are some of the sportfishing areas on Lake Victoria as below.

Entebbe areas        

Fishing is carried out nearby Local Island for like 45 minutes boat trip from Entebbe. The sportfishing areas depend on how the fish are biting and the weather. There are some years when the lake can be very rough with large swells and then the sheltered bays are also used for fishing.

Ssese island areas

This Island is located in the North-Western parts of Uganda and is also known as an archipelago of about 84 islands. Ssese islands even stretch in the southern Central parts of Uganda and bordering with Kalangala district. Fishing trips on the Ssese Island can be conducted for more than two days.

Bulago Island

Bulago Island is on Lake Victoria but it can only be accessed by a boat from Entebbe of Munyonyo just like 45 minutes.  You can charter a fishing boat, lounge on a Lamu bay are available which offers excellent pressure relief, or carry your binoculars and watch the beautiful nature of this Island. You can also have a massage on the beach, enjoy the dark blue pool and many more offers.

Most common fishing method on Lake Victoria

The most used fishing method on Lake Victoria is trolling with a motorized speed boat. This trolling is used with the Lures, the fishermen should make sure that their reels have a line that helps to carry many fishing lines.

The best time for fishing tours on Lake Victoria

The best month for sport fishing on Lake Victoria is between October and March although it can be done throughout the year. There are various ways to visit islands on the Lake like a speed boat with double engines which is the most advisable to use by tourists and the boats with the well-trained guide which helps you to the best sportfishing areas.

Where to stay on Lake Victoria during fishing tours in Uganda

Protea Hotel Entebbe

The hotel offers a wide variety of services & amenities including a restaurant that offers an exciting and truly inviting a la carte menu 7 days of the week. This luxurious 4 star resort hotel is ideally located on the glistening shores of Lake Victoria and a convenient 1km from the Entebbe airport. Protea Hotel Entebbe offers a wide variety of services & amenities including a restaurant that offers an exciting and truly inviting a la carte menu 7 days of the week. Specialties include Tilapia and Nile Perch, while guests can also relax on the terrace and bar. It’s a hotel that complements your travel style. With elegant furnishings and a warm, inviting feel, the hotel’s decor and rooms create a luxurious atmosphere. The outside terrace, with its own special ambiance and superb lake views is the perfect place to take it all in.

The Boma Entebbe

This hotel is good for tourists who are looking for luxurious accommodation. It is found nearby Entebbe International Airport just a few minutes’ drives. The Boma Entebbe hotel in Uganda is an ideal stopover for most airline passengers, it is also arranging all your airport transfers. The management and staff members work hard to make sure that the guests receive the best services and the tradition of these charming lakeshores.