The Namibian Coast is still a very popular shore angling fishing destination. Above you will find a Map of the most Popular Fishing Spots in Namibia. Please remember to stay on designated roads only, protect our precious Coastline and Desert for generations to come.

Below are some Rules and Regulations as a Guide Line only.

Please note that you must always get a permit and the latest regulations at the following offices : 

SWAKOPMUND Ministry of Fisheries NATMIRC / Aquarium Strand Street Telephone: 064 410-1000

WALVIS BAY Ministry of Fisheries Inspectorate Office, 1st Street, Telephone: 064 201-6111

LUDERITZ Ministry of Fisheries Inspectorate Office Telephone: 063 20-2905

HENTIES BAY Ministry of Fisheries & Marine Resources Henties Bay Fishing Centre, Telephone: +264-64-500320

Price per permit per person is only N$17-00 per month, N$42-00 for 3 months, or N$168-00 per  year.

(Confirmed with Ministry in October 2018) 

DAILY BAG LIMIT

This regulation determines the daily quota that can be caught by an angler namely:

Barbel: 30

Snoek: 20

Shark: 1

Cob, West Coast steenbras, blacktail and galjoen: 10 in total.

The following sizes are determined for blacktail, galjoen, kob, and steenbras:

Blacktail: Minimum size of 25 cm;

Galjoen: Minimum size of 30 cm;

Cob: Minimum size of 40 cm, but not more than 2 individuals longer than 70 cm (head and tail included);

Steenbras: Minimum size of 40 cm, but not more than 2 individuals longer than 65 cm (head and tail included).

Rock Lobster: The season and the minimum size remains unchanged, i.e. from 1st November to 30th April, both days included and 65mm carapace length respectively. The maximum number a person may catch and retain, is seven (7) rock lobster per day per permit holder. A person may not harvest any rock lobster between sunset and sunrise.

Marine Resources that may be harvested without a fishing permit

1 kg of aquatic plants, other than brown seaweed;

50 black mussels;

2,5 kg dry weight or 10 kg wet weight of brown seaweed;

15 limpets

5 molluscs, other than black mussel, limpet, periwinkle or white mussel;

25 periwinkles;

10 kg of seashells; and

25 white mussels that is not passable through a ring with an inner diameter of 38 mm, when it is in a whole state.

Regulation 9 – Prohibited species

Worms are prohibited.

Red bait may not be cut or in any other way dislodged from the subtract, only red bait which has been washed op on the sea shore may be collected.

Regulation 11: TRANSPORT OF FISH

Each angler per vehicle in possession of a permit may transport 3 times the daily bag limit, but not more than 10 of each of the following species: Kob, steenbras, galjoen and blacktail. All four these species must be in a whole state, head and tail included in order to determine the size. That means that each angler in possession of a permit may transport the following amount of fish, regardless of how many persons are travelling in one vehicle:

Barbel: 90 Snoek: 60 Shark: 3 Kob, steenbras, blacktail and galjoen: 30 in total, but not more than 10 of each specie and all in a whole state. Of the 10 kob allowed, 6 may be longer than 70 cm and of the 10 steenbras allowed, 6 may be longer than 65cm, head and tail included. Rock lobster: 7, all in a whole state.

One very positive aspect of the regulations is that every person in a vehicle may now transport his/her own quota of fish, which is the cumulative bag for three days, provided he/she is in possession of a permit. This gives a group of people the opportunity to travel with one vehicle and each transporting his/her own quota of 30 fish. Anglers must make sure that they have their permits with them at all times.

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April 11, 2013

By Noah Humfeld

With the spring air moving to the Midwest, hundreds flock to the rivers to chase the elusive walleyes that call the rivers home. Here in southwest Wisconsin, the Mississippi River is our battlefield. With water temps nearing 40 degrees, the action is fast heating up on pool 11 near Dubuque, IA. Fishing in the area for the last few years, many interesting techniques for catching walleyes have been instilled upon me, however, the most “absurd” method, in my opinion, is fishing with “one-eye” jigs.

How can a simple ½ to 1oz piece of lead, dressed up with a little paint, and a hook at each end possible attract fish, let alone catch them? I was never a strong believer in the technique of snap jigging these ridiculous lures until very recently. When I had landed a solid 5 pound Mississippi River walleye, hooked in the mouth, I was hooked as well.

  These  lures would be classified as a jigging spoon, technically, however, most often are cast into heavy currents, and with a snap jigging type retrieve, ripped off of the bottom, and let fall slowly back down, triggering strikes. The construction of these lures is very simple: a thin, diamond shaped piece of lead poured over a wire form with a loop at each end for hook attachment points.

Most often, I purchase my “one-eye” jigs at a local gas station, where the sizes range from ¼ to 1oz lures, in multiple different color patterns. The first thing I do with any “one eye” style of jig is replace the hooks. For whichever reason, the stock hooks just don’t last very long in the rocky torrent known as the Mississippi River, so I replace all of my hooks with size 4-6 red Eagle Claw, Lazer Sharp treble hooks. The red hooks are great for their fish attraction properties, and these hooks hold up the best fishing in these tough conditions.

It can be quite a challenge to pick and choose the right colors from the myriad of choices at the bait shop, but don’t be intimidated! Good choices for this style of jig are greens, purples, blacks, and natural bait fish patterns. More important than the color, is the location at which you are going to fish. This time of year, look for slack water on the edge of faster moving currents. This provides the fish with a resting place, as well as an ambush point for feeding. Breaking down water to target these fish is easy using Fishidy. Whether or not you are shore fishing or using a boat, the maps provide anglers with the most current information on the water way they are fishing. Using the satellite photo maps, it is easy to locate where the fast water meets the slack.  Target areas of 8-15 feet of water during the daytime, and anywhere from 4-8 feet of water during the evening and night time, when the walleyes move in shallow to feed.

Cast the one-eye out into the slower moving water, and let out line until you feel contact with the bottom. Reel up the slack, then with a quick snap of the wrist, rip the jig off the bottom, and using the rod, control the speed of the fall back down. Most of the time, the fish will strike as the jig is falling back to the bottom, so when you feel a bump or a “tick”, set the hook hard, and hold on. The bite is on, so get out and give this local remedy to the walleye fever a shot!

Written by Ryan Ketter

 As many of our members have noticed, Fishidy.com, the fishing social network loaded with detailed fishing maps, has launched a new design to the website. The site redesign has been developed with users in mind and was created based on their feedback. With continuous improvements occurring weekly, there has been more emphasis on the fishing maps, improved usability, and a main fishing log that creates awareness.

 As many members have requested, we have improved the interactive fishing maps. The maps have been enlarged to create ease while searching your favorite body of water. As you search that body of water, it is easier to mark your catches or spots, which can be found in the lower right corner of the map, with as much detailed information users would like to provide. The map tools have been simplified to help users take advantage of available layers and features.

  Improved usability means users are able to navigate to different areas of the site and access the great information provided on Fishidy.com with ease. As we continue to improve with user feedback, getting started on the site and becoming interactive is a breeze. The new task bar that extends down the left-hand side contains tabs for rapid navigation along with the getting started with Fishidy section that can be found on the main feed. Members can find productive fishing spots near them by using the discover new fishing spots feature.

When users log in, they are directed to the activity log, which provides them with up to date information about specific bodies of water and/or hot bites. As continuous improvements and information is provided on the main feed, users can “view this spot on the map” to get a precise location of where the bite has been hot.