Kafu River

Kafu River cuts through Haut-Uele, Congo, Democratic Republic of the and offers classic river fishing. The local patterns are the universal river patterns: fish the heads of pools at first light, the deep slow water in the middle of the day, and the tail-outs as light fades. Light tackle and a careful drift go a long way at Kafu River — heavy splashes spook a whole pool.

Location

3.2046, 28.4594 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Haut-Uele

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Haut-Uele. Conditions at Kafu River may vary.

Fishing Techniques

• For Atlantic goliath grouper

  Use extremely heavy tackle and high drag settings; goliath groupers will immediately try to break you off in structure.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Haut-Uele.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Kafu River should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Haut-Uele before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Kafu River.

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