Lake Kariba Fish Species Tips & Pictures- page 2
There are many other fish of interest to anglers on Lake kariba, in particular several species of bream, or kuiper
| Red Breasted Tilapia (Tilapia rendally)
This pretty looking fish is commonly known as a 'pinkie' and was introduced into the Lake in the late 1950's. Seldom exceeding a kilo but a hard fighter often encountered in large numbers. In Lake Kariba the Nile bream (Oreochromis niloticus) is now also being taken by anglers. KARIBA TILAPIA (Oreochromis mortimeri)Known in South Africa as the blue kurper this fish was mistakenly known as a Mozambique bream and were called 'mozzie's, until it was found that the Mozambique bream was only found in the Zambezi River below the lake and beyond the dam |
PURPLE LABEO (Labeo congoro) A river fish living in the estuaries and feeding on algae
HUNYANI LABEO (Labeo altivelis) Commonly called a "Pink Lady" this fish enjoys similar habitat and feeding preference to that of the Purple labeo |
| CORNISH JACK (Mormyrops anguilloides) The strangest fish of the Zambezi system must be the Cornish jack, largest of the "snoutfish" family. Usually taken on worm or fillet bait, Cornish jack attain 15 kg but are weak fighters. The closely related but smaller bottlenose (Mormyrus longirostris) is usually taken on worm. The Bottlenose will give you an electric shock if you hold both ends of the fish without drying it first |
KapentaForms large schools. Mainly nocturnal and feeds on plankton (especially atyid shrimps, also copepods, prawns), but larger individuals take larval Stolothrissa. Cannibalism does occur. Breeds close to shore throughout the rainy seasons, but with peaks in May to June and December to January. Fire is used to attract the fish and caught by means of scoop nets |
CHESSA (Distichodus schenga) The chessa and related nkupe are both rough-scaled, small-mouthed, broad-bodied fish renowned for their strength, speed and stamina. Both exceed six kilos and are usually caught on earthworm and small hooks, but will also take fish fillets Found only in the mainstream of larger rivers and even in Lake Kariba prefers more riverine habitats. Omnivorous, feeds on insects, snails, small fish, and aquatic plants. Breeds in summer, moving upstream to suitable sites |
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Kariba Town (dam wall side of lake Kariba)Clients must provide their own tackle, or alternatively may purchase fishing tackle from the harbour, which stocks a large range of fishing tackle and fishing accessories. Worms can be purchased along the Harare - Kariba road from road side sellers. Hire of Fishing equipment and Bait - Each packet contains 2 x Tiger Traces, 4 x Bream Hooks and Sinkers and when available 2 x Floats. Bait is ordered when ordering your drinks. |
Binga Side ( Vic falls side of Lake Kariba)Bring your own gear as the houseboats only supply basic gear. Massess is now an illegal commodity according to National Parks with large penalties if found on the boat Lake usage fee: National Parks Fishing per person per day |
Zambezi Fishing SafarisTime to hang up the "gone fishing sign and bring the cold beers and bait |
Game fishing in never complete until you have fished the beautiful waters of Lake Kariba. People from all over the world come to these waters to fish for one fish alone, the ferocious tiger fish Good fishing occurs throughout the year, however during the rainy season between October and February, it is extremely hot and humid, and not for the faint hearted |
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