Botswana · Spearfishing zone
Chobe River (outside Chobe National Park)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Chobe River (outside Chobe National Park).
Tiger fish and tilapia angling on the Chobe River near Kasane, outside the national park boundary where all fishing is prohibited. Subject to the tiger fish spawning closure.
What applies here
Restrictions
Specific rules and limits that apply within this area.
No fishing inside Chobe National Park; tiger fish spawning closure approx Jan-Mar; recreational licence required.
When it applies
Seasons
Time-of-year periods that affect spearfishing in this zone.
Open 1 March - 31 December; peak May-Oct (dry season)
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
17.8300°S, 25.0500°E
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Botswana
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Download, complete and submit the Recreational Fishing Licence form with supporting documents to the nearest Department of Wildlife & National Parks office. Available to citizens and non-citizens aged 18 and above.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · gov.bw