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Fishing in Botswana

12 species across 10 spots

Botswana offers fishing across 10 spots with 12 species in freshwater, marine, freshwater, brackish, freshwater, brackish waters. Suitable for beginner to expert anglers.

Best months: July-september, June‑august, January to april, June to august

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Okavango Delta4 species

The delta's floodplains and oxbow lakes provide ideal habitats; anglers often target the species from the banks during the peak flood months.

Okavango Delta, Mohembo Channel1 species

Clear floodplain channels of the Okavango host abundant Papermouth throughout the dry season.

Okavango Delta – Upper Tributaries1 species

Remote tributaries in the upper Okavango host isolated pockets of Enteromius, rewarding adventurous anglers with pristine settings.

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