Botswana · Spearfishing zone
South-eastern reservoirs/dams (Gaborone, Bokaa, Shashe, Letsibogo dams)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at South-eastern reservoirs/dams (Gaborone, Bokaa, Shashe, Letsibogo dams).
Small reservoirs in south-eastern Botswana stocked with bream/tilapia, catfish and Labeo; used for licensed commercial and recreational fishing.
What applies here
Restrictions
Specific rules and limits that apply within this area.
Recreational fishing licence required; national closed season Jan-Feb.
When it applies
Seasons
Time-of-year periods that affect spearfishing in this zone.
Open 1 March - 31 December
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
24.6500°S, 25.9300°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