Fishing on lake Nasser
Lake Nasser (Aswan Reservoir, Africa, Egypt) it arose as a result of the construction of the Aswan dam in the Nile riverbed. The new reservoir was included in the list of the largest reservoirs in the world. The area of Lake Nasser is 5120 km2, and the maximum depth is 130 meters. Lake Nasser plays a crucial role in the economy and life of Egypt, providing the country with electricity and fresh water. In the waters of the lake, 32 species of fish were found, and a fairly large population of the Nile crocodile lives here.
Lake Nasser is probably the best place to fish for Nile bass - this main trophy of Egyptian freshwater fishing attracts fishermen to the banks of the Nile from the most remote corners of the planet. The Nile perch reaches its record size in the waters of Lake Nasser. The official record of Lake Nasser is the 176 kg (392 lb) Nile perch. The record-breaking Nile perch caught on a fishing trip with our company had a weight of 108 kg (238 lb). This fish has phenomenal strength and outstanding fighting qualities, it will test you and your gear to the limit, using powerful attacks and beautiful attempts to free itself from the hook. Popular trophies for fishing on Lake Nasser are also, Tiger fish, several types of catfish, including the legendary giant catfishWundu (our record - 40kg.) and catfishBagrus (our record is 34 kg.) and two species of telapia, which make up the main food base for both lake predators and humans.
Tiger Fish (tiger fish) here it does not reach the same size as on the Zambezi, its weight usually does not exceed 5-7kg, but this does not make fishing easier. Active resistance and acrobatic jumps will bring a lot of fun. There are 18 species of tiger fish found in the lake, two of which are of interest for fishing. If you are lucky enough to catch a Wundu catfish on an Egyptian fishing trip, then you will have the opportunity to experience a truly unforgettable battle.. Local catfish are caught mainly by trolling or at night on dead or live bait.
Season: Fishing is possible all year round, but the best time is from mid-March to mid-May
PROGRAM for 6 days / 4 days of fishing
Day 1. Arrival in Hurghada at 19: 25
Meeting at the airport with a Russian-speaking guide. Transfer to Jurf Hussein port. (7 o'clock). Two minivans are available. One for tourists, the other for luggage, a Russian-speaking guide and a police escort.
Day 2. Check-in to the ship 6.30 departure from the port. Full day of fishing, landing on the islands, beach, barbecue,
Day 3. Full day of fishing, island hopping, beach, BBQ, hunting
Day 4. Full day of fishing, island hopping, beach, BBQ, hunting
Day 5 Full day of fishing, island hopping, beach, BBQ, hunting
Day 6 Morning fishing. Arrival in Abu Simbel. Excursion. Lunch on the ship. Transfer to Luxor (travel time 4 hours). Visit to the temple city
Check-in at the Jolie Ville Resort & Spa Kings Island Luxor 5*. Deluxe Double Room with Nile View. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7. Transfer to Hurghada (travel time 3 hours). Departure from Hurghada..
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Meeting at the airport
Overnight transfer (two Toyota minivans. In one there are tourists, in the second luggage, a Russian-speaking guide, an accompanying police officer. According to Egyptian law, all long-distance transfers, and especially individual transfers, are accompanied by a police guard)
Accompanying a Russian-speaking guide
4 full days of fishing
3 boats with captains
Full board
Visit to Abu Simbel and Luxor Temple complexes
Overnight at the hotel in Luxor with breakfast
Dinner at Luxor on the banks of the Nile
Not included:
International flight
Medical insurance
Note: Trolling gear is provided in full size. Casting kits are available, but we recommend bringing your own.
15-day / 13-day fishing PROGRAM
Day 1. Arrival in Hurghada
Meeting at the airport with a Russian-speaking guide. Transfer to Jurf Hussein port. (7 o'clock). Two minivans are available. One for tourists, the other for luggage, a Russian-speaking guide and a police escort.
Check-in on the ship. Supper. Overnight on the ship.
Day 2. 6.30 departure from the port. Full day of fishing, landing on the islands, beach, barbecue,
Day 3. Full day of fishing, landing on the islands, beach, barbecue,
Day 4. Full day of fishing, landing on the islands, beach, barbecue,
Day 5. Full day of fishing, landing on the islands, beach, barbecue,
Day 6. Morning fishing. Arrival in Abu Simbel. Excursion.
Lunch on the ship. After lunch, fishing.
Day 7. Full day of fishing, landing on the islands, beach, barbecue,
Day 8. Full day of fishing, landing on the islands, beach, barbecue,
Day 9. Full day of fishing, landing on the islands, beach, barbecue,
Day 10. Full day of fishing, landing on the islands, beach, barbecue,
Day 11. Full day of fishing, landing on the islands, beach, barbecue,
Day 12. Full day of fishing, landing on the islands, beach, barbecue,
Day 13. Full day of fishing, landing on the islands, beach, barbecue
Day 14. Full day of fishing, landing on the islands, beach, barbecue
Day 15. Arrival at the port of Aswan. Transfer to Luxor. Check-in at the Jolie Ville Resort & Spa Kings Island Luxor 5*.Deluxe Double Room with Nile View. Evening tour. Dinner on the banks of the Nile. Overnight at the hotel
The luxury resort is located on a private island. It features 3 outdoor pools,4 tennis courts, a gym, and more than 10 different restaurants, bars, and lounges.
Day 16. Breakfast. Morning tour (Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings) Transfer to Hurghada. An airport. Departure
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Meeting at the airport
Overnight transfer (two Toyota minivans. In one there are tourists, in the second luggage, a Russian-speaking guide, an accompanying police officer. According to Egyptian law, all long-distance transfers, and especially individual transfers, are accompanied by a police guard)
Accompanying a Russian-speaking guide
13 full days of fishing
3 boats with captains
Full board
Visit to Abu Simbel and Luxor Temple complexes
Overnight at the hotel in Luxor with breakfast
Dinner at Luxor on the banks of the Nile
Not included:
International flight
Medical insurance
Note: Trolling gear is provided in full size. Casting kits are available, but we recommend bringing your own.
Climate
The climate in the region of lake Nasser, as in most areas of Egypt, tropical, desert, outcome differences in day and night temperatures. The air temperature in summer months can reach up to elevation 40... 42°C (day) and 24... 25°C (night) in the winter is slightly cooler by day 24... 25°C night - 10... 21°C. Precipitation is small and extremely rare. Summer is the flooding of the Nile, in this period the lake water is muddy, thanks to silt from upstream. Level is reduced in winter and by may it reaches the minimum mark.
How to get there
Arrival in Hurghada and transfer to the fishing spot 
Trophies
Nile perch.
View on map
Fishing year on lake Nasser is divided into two seasons: summer and winter.
Summer season - the second half of March to the end of September. At this time, the Nile perch rests in shallow water, at depths of 2-6 m. This is due to the fact that at this time there is a spawning tilapia, and after hatching there is accumulated a huge kolichestvo fry. This is the best time of year for fishing from the shore. Trolling at this time gives good results with smaller lures. August and September are very hot months and the reason we do not recommend.
Winter season fishing - from October until the end of February. During this period, the lake is at the highest level, and perch kept at great depths, gathering groups in anticipation of spawning, which occurs in January and February. In the winter season fishing is usually by trolling over underwater promontories, and sunken Islands. In October it's still possible fishing from the shore, but later she did not give result, and it comes to trolling and vertical jig.
If you want to catch the really big fish, the winter season is the best choice. The summer season provides a wider range and greater number of fish, but the average trophy size on the summer fishing is generally less than winter fishing. However, summer fishing on lake Nasser remains interesting and exciting, besides,speaking of small Nile perch, are species weighing 10 to 20kg.
