LAKE NASSER, Aswan of Egypt

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The Nile River Perch is one of the worlds largest fresh water fish growing to a maximum length of around (6 feet) 2 metres and reach a weight of over to 200kg (560lbs). The Nile River Perch is found in many parts of Africa including Congo, The Nile River, Senegal, Niger, Lake Chad, Volta and Lake Turkana .

Although Lake Nasser is renowned for its The Nile River Perch Fishing, the record fish was hooked in Lake Victoria where the species was introduced in the 1950s. The fish weighed in at an impressive 232kg (516lbs) but the species had a disastrous effect causing the extinction or near-extinction of many native species on which it preyed. However, in Lake Nasser in

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, The Nile River Perch has thrived. Lake Nasser is an artificial Lake created by the construction of the Aswan High Dam in the 1960s and once the species was introduced, it has attracted Sports fishermen from all round the world. The conditions of the Lake means that The Nile River Perch is far more likely to grow to larger sizes than it would in a River . The Fishing opportunities at Lake Nasser are from the shore as well as from boats and leading anglers are on record as saying that the Fishing at Lake Nasser is unlike anywhere else in the world. In addition to The Nile River Perch, Lake Nasser is also home to the ferocious Tiger fish and the Catfish. In order to conserve the fish population, many companies who run Fishing trips here operate a catch and release policy which ensures that the larger fish live to fight another day. Lake Nasser Fishing Season For tourists, many cruising agencies arrange for special Fishing rides down the Lake Nasser. The best time to go Fishing in Lake Nasser are February to June and from the middle of October to the end of January. In the February to June Season, The Nile River Perch can be fished in the shallow waters.