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Fishing in Egypt

A fishing safari in Egypt on Lake Nasser is as close to the real meaning of the word "safari" as you are likely to find – a style of mobile camping that combines comfort with the incredible experience of being out in real wilderness. Most anglers visiting this unique desert lake for the first time catch the largest freshwater fish of their lives. Practically everyone achieves this goal and has an angling adventure they will never forget.

As well as terrific angling, Lake Nasser is a fantastic place to visit, where stunning desert scenery borders clean waters, which are in turn dotted with countless rocky outcrops and islands. There is an atmosphere of tranquility, vastness and adventure – as befits a wilderness where anglers have hundreds of square kilometers to themselves. For anglers with a sense of adventure and a love of nature and the outdoors, you will find that our boat safaris fit the bill in every possible way.

Although not considered a big game fishing water body, the Red Sea is "active" almost year round as well, making it one of the most interesting fishing destinations on earth; especially if compared to other, more "seasonal" destinations. Probably relative calmness, diversity of species, rich bottom structures, and the warm climate contribute to this.

Red Sea and Gulf of Suez fishing trips range from day charters to 7d/7n non-stop safaris. Longer time not only means more time to enjoy fishing and better chances to catch, but also possibility to reach remote and more rewarding fishing spots. Depending on take-off point (e.g., Hurghada, Sharm El-Sheikh, Marsa Alam, or Gulf of Suez,) some good fishing spots may be as close as 2 hours or as far as 6 hours from the marina. Ideal bottom structures in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Suez make trolling on the way in and out rewarding in many cases. In addition, boats troll specific spots (such as drop-offs, and reefs) at the best two time of fishing--early morning and late afternoon.

For Gulf of Suez charters, boats take off around 6:30am and return to marina at 5:00pm (winter) or 6:00pm (summer). For Red Sea charters boat typically takes off at 9:30am and returns to marina at 4:30 (summer and winter) on same-day trips, and return at 7:30am on multi-day safaris. To maximize fishing fun, fishing groups are kept relatively small. Most Egyptian skippers are fishing enthusiasts--an environment that provides 24x24 professional assistance throughout the safari and keeps the competition high. One day fishing trip cost per person per day: 1 person $140, 2 persons $80, 3 persons $70, 4 persons $58, 5 persons $50.