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Fishing in Namibia
5 species across 7 spots
Namibia offers fishing across 7 spots with 5 species in marine, brackish, marine, freshwater waters. Suitable for beginner to expert anglers.
Best months: May-september, December to march, May - september, May-october
Top Spots
Walvis Bay3 species
Rich upwelling waters attract schools of snoek; anglers often catch them on light tackle from the shore or boats.
Skeleton Coast (Swakopmund)1 species
Remote, cold‑water reefs with strong currents that attract larger Red steenbras; requires a well‑equipped vessel and experienced crew.
Luderitz Bay1 species
Remote desert coastline with strong currents that bring snoek close to shore; requires a guide.
5
Species
7
Spots
Species
5
Snoek
Thyrsites atun
marine, brackish
Walvis BayLuderitz Bay
Cape horse mackerel
Trachurus capensis
marine
Walvis BayLüderitz
Kingklip
Genypterus capensis
marine
Walvis Bay
Red steenbras
Petrus rupestris
marine, brackish
Skeleton Coast (Swakopmund)
Cunene barb
Enteromius dorsolineatus
freshwater
Lower Cunene River (Epupa Falls)Kunene River Reservoir (Otjiwarongo)Sesfontein Desert Oasis