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Fishing in Chad
6 species across 5 spots
Chad offers fishing across 5 spots with 6 species in freshwater, freshwater, brackish waters. Suitable for beginner to expert anglers.
Best months: March-may, October‑january, December-february, October–january
Top Spots
Lake Chad2 species
Despite fluctuating levels, the lake's remaining habitats still support pockets of bonytongue, making it a challenging but rewarding target.
Lake Chad Shoreline1 species
Shallow marshes along the northern shore where Fundulopanchax ndianus thrives among dense vegetation.
Lake Chad – Southern Basin1 species
Seasonally fluctuating lake; during high water the southern basin holds productive tilapia fisheries.
6
Species
5
Spots
Species
6
Fundulopanchax ndianus
Fundulopanchax ndianus
freshwater
Lake Chad Shoreline
Nile tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
freshwater, brackish
Lake Chad – Southern Basin
Perch
Distichodus engycephalus
freshwater
Moudjeria Basin, Lake Chad
African bonytongue
Heterotis niloticus
freshwater
Lake Chad
Nile labeo
Labeo niloticus
freshwater
Lake Chad (Northern Basin)
African carp
Labeo coubie
freshwater
Lake Chad