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.

Location

-19.5000, 23.0000 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

African tigerfishThinface cichlidRedbreast tilapia

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.

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