Popper & Lure Fishing | Gabon | Africa

When fishing in Gabon 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. There are some monsters lurking within casting distance from the shore so be ready as you never know what could pick up your bait next.

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. You will be letting your guides know what you wish to catch and your day will be created around this.

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. As well as these amazing species there are also some very big sharks that lurk in these waters which can be targeted by using large fish baits cast into the surf.

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 and will be able to communicate with you for all your fishing needs.

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 and beaches 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. If you are a novice to this style of fishing though you will soon pick it up so do not worry if you have never lure fished before.

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 main season runs from November to April with peak time being and November to December than February to March. The best time to go will depend on the species you wish to target and the temperatures you are comfortable to fish in.

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 food at the resort is all freshly prepared by a local chef using the best local products sourced from nearby markets. Each day there will be meals offered to suit everyone’s taste from local dishes to more African style meals. The lunches on the boats will consist of daily made sandwiches, crisps, chocolate, fresh fruit and many different styles of soft drinks.

The lodge has top quality 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. These are extremely popular with visiting anglers and tourists alike as the wildlife in Africa is some of the most spectacular you will find anywhere in the world.

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.