Fishing in Kenya like other countries in Africa is considered an adventure sports. The coastal areas of Kenya are home to a number of resorts which are totally dedicated to the sports fishing. Fishing in Kenya is so popular that there are many travel agencies who organize fishing cruises for the tourists. There also a number of fishing clubs in Kenya among which the most famous is the Pemba Channel Fishing Club. Fishing an African sport or a hobby is nowadays drawing tourists from around the world. Malindi and Pemba are the two most famous fishing areas of Kenya.
The fishes in Kenya which an angler can dream of catching are Billfish, Striped Marlin, Blue marlin, Mako Shark, Black Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna and Broadbill. There is a special season when one can find more of the particular fishes. Like for example, the best time to get hold of a tuna or a blue marlin is between August and October. A Broadbill or a Striped Marlin can be found from November to March. Different sharks are also found on the coasts of Kenya like tiger shark and mako shark. A fishing experience in the lakes of Kenya called Victoria and Turkana can also be enjoyed by the tourists. If deep sea fishing is not your cup of tea the bottom fishing and reef fishing can be opted. There are many travel agencies who provide packages which included fishing and vacation together. Fishing in the waters of Kenya can be a very exciting and invigorating experience.
