Why Visit The Gambia

Fishing

The Gambia offers fantastic fishing for enthusiasts as well as holidaymakers with a casual interest. You can book a day fishing through our representatives in The Gambia but if you are looking for a complete fishing package you may need to consider tides and seasons, therefore we recommend you contact the specialists World Sport Fishing. They have an encyclopaedic knowledge of fishing possibilities in The Gambia and will advise you on the best dates for your trip and ensure you get the best out of the fantastic boat, beach and freshwater fishing that is available.

“My personal love affair with The Gambia started back in the early 1990s whilst researching locations for my 'Go Fishing' series for ITV. Due mainly to the wide range of salt and freshwater options available, i've been hooked ever since.“

John Wilson

Fishing Centre

World Sport Fishing are now working with an established fishing centre and the whole fishing experience has stepped up a class. They will organise collection from your hotel and take you to the Fishing centre from which they run 3 new purpose-built, 7 metre sport fishing boats. With their trained captains and quality tackle and equipment World Sport Fishing now provide, they ensure you Leave with lasting memories of your day's fishing. Lunch and iced drinks are available on board. The centre has a swimming pool and sunbeds should you want to end your day with a quick dip and cool drink from the licensed bar while the restaurant cooks your catch of the day.

World Sport Fishing. Tel 01480 403293 www.worldsportfishing.com

More Fishing Days & Events:

West African Shore & Boat Fishing Festival Competition

The three day shore competition is now in its ninth year and attracts anglers from all over Europe. Due to the high quality of beach fishing and prizes worth around £50,000, the festival's popularity is increasing as anglers return year after year. Entries are open to all ages, sexes and abilities. Other activities during the week-long festival include night matches, international charity creek fishing, practice days and social evenings.

Senegal

The waters of the Sine Saloum Delta also offer fantastic fishing and many of the hotels we work with offer day trips.

Tarpon

Do battle with the Silver King or more accurately the Silver Queen as most Tarpon over 150lbs are females. The Gambia is home to some of the world’s largest Tarpon, the unofficial world record fish of 303lbs was landed by a UK angler in 1995. A day sport fishing for one of these 7-foot fish off the coast can be the experience of a lifetime.

Reef

More than 70 different species are regular catches in the reefs, these include Barracuda, Cubera Snapper, Threadfin Salmon, Cassava, Jack Crevalle and Stingrays. Bottom fishing and trolling with 12, 20 and 30lbs gear, it’s amazing how hard these fish will fight.

Upriver Tigerfish Trip

A chance to travel 175 miles inland and catch one of the top freshwater sport fish. The average weight is 12lbs but last season fish up to a massive 23lbs were netted. You will stay in a secluded bush camp which is equipped with a restaurant, bar and swimming pool.

Skiff

The shallow clear waters of the islands at Tanji are home to numerous predators including Queenfish, Jack Crevalle, Barracuda, Snapper and Tarpon. If you fancy yourself as a bit of a Rex Hunt this is the trip for you, lure fishing on light gear is the name of the game. You may also catch a glimpse of the giant turtles.

Beach Fishing

With miles of almost deserted beaches on which to relax and fish, this trip may appeal to the whole family. Bait and lure fishing are used to catch Guitarfish weighing up to 100lbs, Stingrays, Threadfin Salmon, Cassavas, Jack Crevalle and many more.

Blue Water

Fishing up to 20 miles offshore on a 28 foot Glacier Bay Catamaran using methods such as trolling, drift fishing, live baits and sight casting to target Sailfish, Dorado, Marlin, Tuna and many more pelagic species.