Zimbabwe · Spearfishing zone
Lake Manyame Recreational Park (Darwendale)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Lake Manyame Recreational Park (Darwendale).
Reservoir (formerly Darwendale Dam) on the Manyame River near Norton/Darwendale, downstream of Lake Chivero, managed by ZimParks as a recreational park. Well known for bass and bream fishing; fishing is a permitted recreational activity under ZimParks permit. Spear/spear gun are nationally authorized gear under s.93 of the Parks and Wild Life Act, subject to per-permit gear restriction.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
17.8172°S, 30.6033°E
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Zimbabwe
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Apply to the appropriate authority for the waters – the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) for State waters and the Parks and Wild Life Estate, or the relevant local/appropriate authority; for Lake Kariba via ZimParks / Lake Kariba Fisheries Research Institute (LKFRI). Permits may also be obtained at national park offices and designated fishing hubs.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · zimparks.org.zw