Popper & Lure Fishing | Gabon | Africa

You will be fishing in the waters  around the Sette Cama Camp, this is the fish rich Atlantic ocean and you will have the opportunity to catch some excellent species here.

The fishing grounds at this destination can be as little as 10 minutes away up to 45 minutes, this all depends on what tides you are fishing and what species you are wanting to target.

Gabon is home to aggressive Jacks (Whitefin and Jack Crevalle), giant African Threadfin, African Cubbera Snapper, Tarpon, Senegal Kob, and Guinean Barracuda all eager to attack a well placed lure or bait.

The amount of fish you will catch will depend on the species you wish to target. Species such as the Cobia and the Jacks swim in huge shoals so the action is rather frantic when these shoals are located. If you decide to target specimen sized fish, the guides will take you to areas that are known to hold the larger species. However, the action can be a little slower as the big fish tend to hang out away from the big shoals.

This is really down to how you wish to fish. The guides will make sure you are fishing the right spots according to the technique you wish to use. They will also troll lures so you can take a break from casting, as casting lures all day can be fairly strenuous. The bait fishing is a lot more relaxing until you hook a monster from the deep.

Yes the guides do speak English.

With the lure fishing in Gabon, you have to be fairly fit as the fishing is mainly active fishing. However, there are other ways of fishing that are a lot less strenuous such as bait fishing. Walking around the resort is very easy as it’s all flat and the walk down to the boat only takes a couple of minutes

General knowledge of lure fishing would be an advantage, not necessarily salt-water experience but how to cast, work your lure and setting of the hooks will help you land more fish. The guides will help you as much as they can so you can get the most out of lure fishing Gabon.

You do not have to be physically fit for this holiday. Some of the species you will catch are very hard fighting and can take anywhere from 10 minutes to 30 minutes to land and with high temperatures, this can be fairly exhausting.

The best route is to fly via Paris then onto Libreville where you will overnight. The next morning you will catch a flight into Gamba where you will be picked up and taken to the camp.

The camp is on the boundary of the Loango National Park, offering a highly exclusive experience, in which to enjoy both the fishing and wildlife of this untouched venue. Accommodation is simple chalets with twin configuration. Meals are enjoyed in the main living area, which includes a stocked bar and a deck overlooking the estuary.

The lodge has fishing tackle for hire if you want to use it.

The phone signal and internet is good but the Wi-Fi is a little patchy when you get away from the main bar area.

There are other activities available at the camp including guided safaris to see the extensive array of local wildlife.

We offer the complete package including all flights and transfers. To view all prices and availability click the Dates and Prices tab above.

Alternatively, if you wish to arrange all your own travel we can book just the lodge and fishing for you.

If you have any questions on any of the Saltwater Fishing trips we offer contact us in the office, our experienced team will be happy to help you with any queries you have. Additionally, you can request a free brochure.