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Fishing in Lake Victoria
5 species across 6 spots
Lake Victoria offers fishing across 6 spots with 5 species in freshwater, brackish, freshwater waters. Suitable for beginner to intermediate anglers.
Best months: October‑february, October to march, September to december, September to november
Top Spots
Lake Victoria – Kisumu Shore1 species
World‑renowned for abundant Nile tilapia; shallow, vegetated waters near Kisumu make it easy for shore anglers.
Lake Victoria (Kenyan Shore)1 species
Prime tilapia fishing grounds in the Kenyan part of Lake Victoria, abundant schools near river inflows and shallow bays.
Lake Victoria (Ugandan North Shore)1 species
Renowned for prolific tilapia catches; anglers target the shallow, vegetated coves during the spawning run.
5
Species
6
Spots
Species
5
Nile tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
freshwater, brackish
Lake Victoria – Kisumu Shore
Spotted tilapia
Pelmatolapia mariae
freshwater, brackish
Lake Victoria (Kenyan Shore)Lake Victoria (Ugandan North Shore)
Nile labeo
Labeo niloticus
freshwater
Lake Victoria (Mwanza Shore)
Thaumastocoris safordi
Thaumastocoris safordi
Lake Victoria
Fundulopanchax ndianus
Fundulopanchax ndianus
freshwater
Lake Victoria Northern Shore