Rwanda · Spearfishing zone
Lake Ihema (Akagera National Park)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Lake Ihema (Akagera National Park).
Lake Ihema, the largest lake entirely within Rwanda (~100 km2), lies in the southern part of Akagera National Park (Kayonza District). General fishing is restricted under the royal decree of 1934 on the creation and management of national parks; only catch-and-release sport fishing under a special permit is allowed inside the park. As a protected national-park water under park rules, there is no pathway for spearfishing here (spearfishing is not an authorised method anywhere in Rwanda and the park additionally prohibits ordinary fishing).
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
1.8633°S, 30.8111°E
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Rwanda
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Apply to the authority in charge of aquaculture and fisheries development (Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board, RAB). Under Law 58/2008 Art. 16, fishing licences are issued via the District (based on the Mayor's report). Sport licences may be issued to individuals, hotels or guest houses.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · rwandalii.org