FISHING
IN GAMBIA
Giant Tarpon in Banjul and George Town
North
Wales Fly Fishing school run 4 trips through March
April - seeking the Giant Tarpon over 300 lb, which
dominate this time of year at the river mouth just
outside Banjul. But in September we can offer blue
water fishing for sailfish, Marlin, and Dorado on
the fly, or you may want to go up river and tackle
the tiger fish, near George Town. The reef fishing
is varied and enjoyable and for sheer fun there are
a huge variety of fish taken here, cassava, stingray
to 400lb, Pompano, Guitar fish, Cubera snapper (Big
ones) and cobia snapper, black fin Tuna, the list is
vast.
We can do a 7 day trip 2 sharing
for under £1000 all inc except evening meals, boat 4
day and a beach safari by 4 wheel drive this is
excellent for non fishing partners as the hotels and
diversity of things to do daily and see, are mind
boggling. And only 6 hours flight to Banjul making
it highly popular with members.
Target
Species
Tarpon, Cassava, Lady Fish
Cubera - Snapper, Stingray, Pompano, Black Fin Tuna,
Captain fish, Barracuda, Sailfish, Dorado, Lemon
shark, and 40 other species.
Fresh water upstream for Tiger
Fish.
Best Time of
Year
All Year round but April
to October is best.
Tackle Required
Equipment is supplied fly
gear is not 9 weight minimum 10 line for big fly’s
for Tarpon lure fishing and standard boat rods for
ray’s etc. 8 weights fly rod for Tiger fish.
Country
Gambia
Location
Banjul and George Town
Travel
Arrangements And Accommodation.
From Gatwick to Banjul 6
hours all transfers Hotels and boats Breakfast you
will need to pay a visa tax £5.00 on entry. Hotels
are all well appointed well run and comfortable 5
star is truly top dollar 3 star is good bur 4 star
is a compromise you can upgrade. Non- fishing
partner £500.00 all hotels have swimming pools.
Cost of Holiday
and Duration
Special World record
Tarpon Trips in 5 star Accommodation £1800 Breakfast
only.
General 7 days from £1000. 4 star
hotel.
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