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Aba River

River fishing  Nigeria · 06:21 - 18:45

Aba River is a river in Nigeria. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Prime 70% The bite right now
Top bet: African Sharptooth Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
30°
Best day
Sun
99%
30°
Mon
99%
27°
Tue
90%
28°
Wed
90%
28°
Thu
83%
29°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
24°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1016 hPa → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:36–07:36 Dusk 17:30–19:30 Night 19:30–05:36

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 20:47–22:47 Major period 08:47–10:47 Minor period 15:07–16:37 Minor period 02:56–04:26

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

01:00
24°
02:00
24°
03:00
24°
04:00
24°
05:00
23°
06:00
24°
07:00
24°
08:00
24°
09:00
26°
10:00
26°
11:00
28°
12:00
29°

Likely catch now (6 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
70%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
66%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Nile Perch
Lates niloticus
56%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Giant African Threadfin
Polydactylus quadrifilis
48%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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African Red Snapper
Lutjanus agennes
46%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Aba River is a river in Nigeria.

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Atlantic Tarpon, Nile Perch, Giant African Threadfin, African Red Snapper and Nile Tilapia.

African Sharptooth Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for african sharptooth catfish at night. Fish hard now.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Aba River?

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Atlantic Tarpon, Nile Perch, Giant African Threadfin, African Red Snapper and Nile Tilapia.

Do you need a fishing license at Aba River?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Aba River?

African Sharptooth Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Aba River right now?

Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 28%.