Mbabane River

Running through Hhohho, Swaziland, Mbabane River is the kind of river that fishes well at the right water level. Drop a lure or fly into the bubble line at the head of a pool and let the current swing it past holding fish. Long, slow glides at Mbabane River hold the bigger fish; the broken water above and below holds the smaller, more aggressive ones. Stay quiet on the bank — river fish are easily spooked.

Location

-26.4333, 31.2000 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Hhohho

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Hhohho. Conditions at Mbabane River may vary.

Largemouth bass

Fishing Techniques

• For Largemouth bass

  Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Hhohho.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Mbabane River, make sure your licence covers Hhohho, Swaziland and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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