Kingfish

Mozambique is fast becoming the vacation destination of choice again because of it’s beautiful beaches, tropical waters and great improvement of infrastructure, to name but a few reasons.

Faraway lodge has 6 and 10 bed houses high on the dunes between palm trees close to Barra beach, rated as one of Mozambique's best beaches.

We also have a camping ground with baraccas and palm trees for shade, with electricity points, ablution with hot water, a swimming pool and bar with restaurant.

Faraway have something to offer everybody. It is very safe for kids and activities include:-

- World class diving – who has not heard of the mantas and whalesharks?

- Excellent snorkeling around shipwrecks, reefs or in the lagoon.

- Great fishing, deep sea, bill, game , fly fishing or rock and surf.

- Spearfishing. Safe entry and exit points for spearos who will enjoy the good viz, warm water and plenty of game fish behind the reef.

- Dhow trips to pansy island or across the bay to Maxixe for a traditional Portuguese lunch with a good chance of seeing dolphins en-route.

- Just enjoying the beach and the warm safe waters.

- Horse riding, quad trips and coastal flights are also available in season.

- Whale watching with pods residing for 4 to 6 months a year

Fishing in Bhanga Nek and Kosi Bay

When fishing Kosi Bay, the main target species in the Kosi Bay Lake system are Grunter, Kingfish, Rock Salmon/Red Snapper, Yellowfin Bream and pick-handled pike.
Fishing at Kosi Bay along the coast, one can expect to catch Kingfish, Red Snapper, Specked Snapper, lemon fish, rock cod, sharks and rays.

Grunter
Grunter love Kosi Bay because the first and second lakes have very healthy populations of sand prawns ( Cracker Shrimp), which they blow from the sand in the shallower area. Grunter are caught on sand prawn and sardine bait on light tackle.
The favorite way of fishing for grunter at Kosi Bay is long lining, which entails taking lines out from the shore using a boat or a kayak, dropping them in deep water and leaving the baits to soak.
Long line fishing at Kosi Bay sounds simple, but can result in huge line tangles if the lines are dropped incorrectly.

Kingfish
Kingfish are predatory fish and are caught in all of the Kosi Bay lakes and from the sandy and rocky shore at Bhanga Nek, Black Rock, Island Rock, Mabibi, Goby's Point and 9 mile point. Kingfish are caught on artificial lures including Rapalas and soft plastics including 'drop shot' lures. These lures can be trolled or cast in the Kosi lakes and cast while fishing from the beach or rocky shore.
Surface plugs also work well in the surf, but if there are any rocks in the vicinity, make sure your tackle can take the punch or you will be wasting your time and leaving a beautiful fish with a hook and line attached to it!
Kingfish are often seen feeding on sprats in the first and second lakes, but spook easily when approached by boat.
Livebait is obviously the best bait for Kingfish, and pouter, mullet and glassies all produce good catches. If you cant get live bait, use big fillet baits or sand prawn or crab.

Rock Salmon
Rock Salmon/Red Snapper, are caught mainly at night on live bait or smelly fillet baits. Rock Salmon like structure and can be targeted along reed beds at night in all three of the Kosi Bay Lakes

Fishing Spots

Kosi Bay Fishing - Lake System

The First lake (closest to the sea), is almost as saline as the ocean, and is up to 12 meters deep in places. Grunter can be caught from the northern and southern bank of the lake. Big Kingfish are caught on livebait in the first lake. Sand Prawns/Crackers can be collected by permit holders only. Bait permits are available at the KZNCS offices at Kosi Bay.

The Second lake is up to 18 meters deep in places, and one often sees Kingfish feeding on sprats along the drop-offs. Dense populations of Sand Prawns attract Spotted Grunter to the Kosi second lake. The reedbeds along the banks make for good Rock Salmon fishing at night.

The Third lake is the shallowest, but largest of the Kosi Bay lakes. Trolling Rapalas works for Ignobilis and Big-Eye Kingfish. Yellowfin Bream are caught on anchor or drift with sardine or sand prawn.

Bhanga Nek Fishing - Rock and surf fishing

Fishing at Bhanga Nek in the daytime is best off the rocky shelf, and into the deeper channels along the beach. About 4km north of Bhanga Nek, there is broken rock in the surf zone, good for reef fish, but big Kingfish are difficult to land there.
Fly fishing and dropshot fishing at Bhanga Nek produces good catches of Ignobilis, Three Spot Pompano, Green Spot Kingfish and Garfish.

Black Rock
Black rock, about 20km south of Bhanga Nek, has deep water off the front of the rock, but landing a big fish off the front is difficult because of the height above water level. The Black Rock Bay is excellent for fly fishing and offers sheltered conditions when the south west busters come through. A permit is required to visit Black Rock. These can be bought at Manzengwenya and the KZNCS offices at the Third lake.

Fishing:
The seas around Tofo are well known for the spectacular fishing that is available all year round. The first 1000lb Marlin caught off the African coast was caught at Tofo and because of the very steep drop off, caused by the Mozambique current coming very close to the land, this produces a huge array of different game fish, as well as an abundance of bill fish very close to the shore.

The Lodge offers Fishing charters on their 2 fully equipped ski-boats, either with or without tackle and with a qualified assistant, who will assist in helping you to achieve that dream of landing the "Big One".

Rock and Surf Fishing:
The rock and surf fishing in and around Tofo is spectacular, with wonderful ledges, sandy beaches and the famous cliffs of (Goat Hill )Tofinho, there is definitely a spot for everyone to fish from. Whether it is doing drop shot style fishing or hunting for the big Giant King Fish.

The largest Bone fish caught in Tofo this season was 9,86 kg, so if you are up to it maybe you can smash the World Record with one of these wonderful fighting fish.

If you like fishing, Tofo will excite you.

At Archipelago Resort we firmly believe that the success of this project is the variety and mix of activities, comfort and relaxation. With the latter in mind, the resort offers maid service, restaurant, bar, fresh water swimming pool and miles of unspoiled beaches.

The activity centre offers scuba diving, snorkelling, fishing and various other beach activities. There is a central area with a restaurant, bar and swimming pool.

For the more active, we boast an extensive knowledge of the area, and our on-site Activities Centre, whose portfolio includes unexplored dive sites, fantastic surf, fly and big game fishing.
Snorkelling at two mile reef has been rated amoungst the best in the world.

The chalets are available for rental accommodation throughout the year. The central point is the brilliant swimming pool, offering a breath taking view of the islands and the palm fringed beach below.

Property Amenities
Archipelago Resort is self catering resort and consists of eighteen chalets. The units sleep six people comfortably and have a fully equipped kitchen. The chalets at Archipelago Resort are equipped with a double bedroom with shower en suite, a bedroom with two single beds and a separate shower, and a mezzanine floor with two beds. A further two beds can be put on the mezzanine floor, giving a maximum sleeping space for eight people.

Area Attractions
Amenities Archipelago Resort
Maid service
Restaurant
Bar
Fresh water swimming pool
Spacious chalets at 180sq meters

Activities to Archipelago Resort
A fully equipped SCUBA dive center, boats and fishing equipment for hire,island trips and transfers, dhow trips, and much, much more. including surf fishing and deep sea fishing.