Dawa

Dawa, in Kilifi, Kenya, is a river where current dictates almost everything. Rocks, undercut banks, and fallen timber are the obvious targets, but the productive water at Dawa 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

-3.7333, 39.6500 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Kilifi

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Kilifi. Conditions at Dawa may vary.

Indo-Pacific sailfishGreasy grouperCommon dolphinfish

Fishing Techniques

• For Indo-Pacific sailfish

  When trolling, vary your speed and direction to trigger strikes; sailfish often follow for a while before attacking.

• For Greasy grouper

  Target structure like reefs and wrecks, and use a wire leader to prevent bite-offs.

• For Common dolphinfish

  When you hook one dolphinfish, leave it in the water near the boat as this will often keep the school around for you to catch more.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Kilifi.

Plan Your Trip

Fishing Dawa usually starts the day before — checking weather, tide or river-flow data, and confirming your licence is valid for Kilifi. Conditions in Kenya can shift quickly, and a quick pre-trip review saves a lot of wasted travel.

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