Okavango Delta (rivers and channels, outside reserves)

Botswana's largest fishery (~80% of national catch). Recreational fly and spin angling for tilapia/bream, tigerfish, catfish and African pike on rivers and channels of the Delta, outside the gazetted game reserves where fishing is prohibited. A recreational fishing licence and the national closed season apply.

Recreational fishing licence required; national closed season Jan-Feb; fishing prohibited within Moremi Game Reserve and other reserves inside the Delta; commonly catch-and-release at lodges.

Open 1 March - 31 December; best water Sept-March