WikiCatchOkavango
North-West District, Botswana
- river
- 3 species listed
- -19.5000, 23.0000
Okavango is a river in North-West District, Botswana. WikiCatch lists 3 fish species for this water, including African tigerfish, Thinface cichlid, Redbreast tilapia. The nearest other water we map in North-West District is Boronyani, 69 km away.
Species at Okavango
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Nearby waters
- Boronyanistream69 km
- Krokodilrivierriver77 km
About Okavango
Okavango, in North-West District, Botswana, is a river where current dictates almost everything. Rocks, undercut banks, and fallen timber are the obvious targets, but the productive water at Okavango is often the seam between two current speeds — that's where fish wait for food to drift past. Match the size of your bait or lure to whatever insects, baitfish, or crayfish you can see in the water.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For African tigerfish
Use wire leaders to prevent bite-offs due to their sharp teeth; target areas near structure like submerged trees and weed beds.
- For Thinface cichlid
Target areas near submerged vegetation and rocky outcrops where they ambush prey. Vary retrieve speeds until you find what works.
- For Redbreast tilapia
Redbreast tilapia are often found near vegetation, so target those areas and use slow retrieves to entice strikes.
Recommended Gear
Tackle commonly used to target the species at Okavango.
Plan Your Trip
Fishing Okavango usually starts the day before — checking weather, tide or river-flow data, and confirming your licence is valid for North-West District. Conditions in Botswana can shift quickly, and a quick pre-trip review saves a lot of wasted travel.
Other Fishing Regions in Botswana
Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.