Deep Sea Fishing and Big Game Fishing in Kenya
Ever since Ernest Hemingway fished for marlin and sailfish off the Kenyan Coast in the 1950s, the tropical waters of East Africa have been famous for Big Game Fishing.
Attracted by the warm and plentiful waters of the Indian Ocean, the Kenyan and Tanzanian coasts teem with striped, black and blue marlin, broadbill, sailfish, mako, tiger and hammerhead sharks, wahoo, yellowfin tuna, dorado, barracuda, kingfish, giant trevally and other game fish. Many world records have been broken in Kenyan and Tanzanian waters.
Whether you are an experienced fisherman looking for a new challenge or a newcomer to the sport, we have something for everyone; from light-tackle to fly-fishing for broadbill swordfish; from lures to natural bait; from half-day trips to 5 day fishing safaris.
Prices
Prices range from £300-£400 for a half day fishing and £350-£450 for the full day per boats depending upon the time of year and the number of fishermen. These prices include captain and 2 crew. Snacks, soft drinks and beer are included in all trips with lunch provided on full-day excursions.
Boats, Equipment and Rules
Equipment is of a high standard, Shimano reels and Penn rods with varying weights of line and all boats feature revolving fighting chairs with footrests and all necessary harnesses, flying gaffs, tail ropes, and so forth.
Our boats range from 22 foot (for 2 anglers) rights up to 33-40ft boats which can accommodate 4-6 rods in comfort. All boats are fully equiped with VHF radio and GPS systems. All boats are equipped with life-saving and fire-fighting equipment and bigger boats have marine heads.
Tag-and-Release programs operate on some of our boats. Please enquire at time of booking. All boats abide by International Game Fishing Association (IGFA) Rules.
Where?
Kenya Coast - Shimoni (Pemba Channel), Diani Beach, Watamu.
Tanzania - Zanzibar up to the Kenyan border.
What you can expect to catch?
July August September (Monsoons)
Can be good for Black Marlin, Sail, and Yellowfin Tuna. Also good runs of Wahoo. Possibly some of the most exciting fishing during these months, but can be very up and down in terms of fish!!
Conditions – normally fairly rough seas! Windy.
October November
Good for big Yellowfin Tuna and sailfish start to run towards November.
Conditions – Calmer Seas – change of monsoon.
December
Mainly sailfishing and Blue Black and Striped Marlin start to move in.
Conditions – Normally good, calm, Kaskazi trade wind starts later in the month.
January February March
Main Marlin season, also good for sailfish.
Conditions – January can be choppy but normally good.
Small game fish – Wahoo, Kingfish, Giant Trevally, Dorado etc available through the season in varying numbers.
Example trips:
Ultimate African Fishing Adventure
Combine 3 different fishing disciplines in 3 very different locations for a challenging and rewarding fishing experience.
Fly-fishing for rainbow trout in the Abedares and on the foothills of Mount Kenya. Stay in log cabins and hike or ride on horseback to fish secluded eddies and waterfalls. Some trout lakes (eg Rutundu) only accessible by air. Best time is October to March for this trip.
Fishing for Nile Perch in Lake Victoria. Nile Perch range from 60-100kg. October to March is also a good time to fish for Tiger Fish in the White Nile (the source of the Nile) - widely regarded as one of the most exciting experiences in fresh-water angling.
Transfer to Kenya Coast for Big Game Fishing. This is where it gets really exciting! Depending upon the season you can expect to catch Black and Striped Marlin, Shark (Great White, Mako, Tiger and Hammerhead), Barracuda, Sailfish, Swordfish, Tuna, Wahoo, Kingfish, Giant Trevally, Dorado, etc. We have a range of boats equipped with Shimano reels and Penn or Custom Built rods ranging from 20-130lbs. Tag-and-Release programs operate on some of our boats. Snacks and cold drinks are included in all trips with lunch provided on full-day excursions.
Prices start from £3,000 per person (min 4 pax). Please contact us for further details and prices
Bookings and Further Information:
Please email info@extreme-safari.com for further details and prices.
