Defintely! I shot my first fish when I was 9 (it took me a whole morning to come within range of a small strepie in a pool at Mbibi(Sodwana) but it was a blast.) Make sure you get equipment that you can handle easily and make sure you are very comfortable in the water. i would also suggest stating underwaterhockey to keep fit. there are clubs at most olympic sized pools/ good luck and Enjoy!