Africa
Fishing in
Eswatini 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
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·Eswatini-26.52°, 31.47°
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- Yes
- Where to apply?
- At the Eswatini National Trust Commission or lodges.
- Cost
- From 50-100 SZL (~3-6 USD).
- Validity
- Day/trip permit
- Available online?
- No
Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) is a small kingdom with a good trout fishing tradition in the mountain regions! Hawane Dam and Malolotja NP. Last absolute monarchy in Africa.
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Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- Trout: June-August (winter).
- Catch limits
- Trout: 5-8/day.
- Prohibited methods
- Dynamite prohibited.
- Catch & Release
- Increasing.
Hawane Dam is the trout hotspot of the country!
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Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Maguga Dam (Tigerfish + Blaubarsch, beeindruckender Reservoir)
- —Hawane Dam (Regenbogenforelle + Streamforelle, Mountain landscape)
- —Malolotja River (Wildforelle + Barben, im Naturreservat)
- —Mbuluzi River (Tilapia + Yellowfish, malerisches Riverangeln)
- —Van Eck Dam (Tilapia + Wels, regionales Angelziel im Südosten)
Freshwater
Mountain rivers and reservoirs. Trout in the highlands, tigerfish in the lowlands.
Saltwater
No access to the sea (landlocked).
Starting from80 USD / day
Best season: Trout: September-May. Tigerfish: August-November.
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Practical Information
- Equipment
- Little available locally. Bring your own fly rod.
- Fishing guides
- 30-80 USD/day.
- Transport
- Entry only via South Africa/Mozambique. Rental car.
- Safety
- Safe. High HIV rate. Malaria in the lowlands.
- Customs & taking fish home
- Visa-free for EU citizens (30 days).
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Cost Overview
License fees
3-6 USD.
Guide prices
30-80 USD/day.
Daily budget
Budget: 20-40 USD. Lodge: 60-150 USD.
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