FISHING IN NASSER LAKE

In the 1960's a dam was built on the Nile at Aswan, the resulting Lake Nasser has flooded over 6,200 square kilometers of the Nile Valley, creating one of the largest man made lakes in Africa. The fish population of the original river was presented with a huge lake to live in and have thrived in their new habitat, especially the Tilapia and their predators, Nile perch, Tiger fish and The big Catfish.

The lake is a lovely place to visit. It's a magical wilderness of stunning desert scenery, bordered by the clean water of the lake, which is dotted with rocky islands; there is an atmosphere of tranquility, vastness and adventure; a wilderness where anglers literally have hundreds of square miles to themselves.

The shoreline is a variety of desert landscapes, hilly and rugged, or flat and sandy with clean freshwater beaches. The weather is nearly always sunny and bright, in five years we have never needed to take shelter from any rain! The lake is remote and thinly populated by peasant fishermen; the local residents are Bedouin camel and sheep herdsmen who are occasionally seen grazing their
Flocks on the sparse Vegetation at the edge of the lake. There are an impressive variety of birds, mammals, and reptiles. More than 100 species of birds have been recorded: Wild duck, Egyptian Geese, Pelicans, Herons, Egrets and various species of Hawks, Kites, Falcons and Eagles will be among the birds seen in most areas there are crocodile and monitor lizards, other types of wildlife include Dorcas Gazelle, Jackals, Desert Fox, and various smaller desert mammals.

Climate and seasons

The area enjoys a dry desert climate that is neither humid nor oppressive. It can rain once a year but only for few minutes. On the lake, the temperature is a few degrees lower due to the cooling effect of the large body of water. Winter months, from December till the end of February are more prone to wind, which never lasts more than few hours. In summer time, the weather is very hot in the middle of the day, especially in August and September. During these 2 months, temperature can reach 45°C (113°F) so come well prepared with plenty of sun Protection Fishing seasons We have 2

fishing times on lake Nasser, we start from October till end of February. After we restart from beginning of April till July.