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Alau Dam

Lake fishing  Nigeria · 06:45 - 19:34

Alau Dam is a lake in Nigeria. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Good 54% The bite right now
Top bet: African Sharptooth Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
62%
35°
Sun
68%
33°
Mon
73%
34°
Tue
80%
34°
Best day
Wed
74%
32°
Thu
69%
34°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1012 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
26.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:00–08:00 Dusk 18:19–20:19 Night 20:19–06:00

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:23–23:23 Major period 09:23–11:23 Minor period 15:56–17:26 Minor period 03:20–04:50

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

02:00
26°
03:00
26°
04:00
26°
05:00
26°
06:00
25°
07:00
25°
08:00
26°
09:00
28°
10:00
29°
11:00
31°
12:00
32°
13:00
33°

Likely catch now (4 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
54%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Nile Perch
Lates niloticus
44%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Giant African Threadfin
Polydactylus quadrifilis
38%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
20%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Alau Dam is a lake in Nigeria.

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Nile Perch, Giant African Threadfin 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)

About this water

The Alau Dam was situated in the Alau community of Konduga local government area of Borno State in the Northeast region of Nigeria, constructed in 1984–1986. It impounds a major reservoir on the Ngadda River, one of the tributaries of the Lake Chad. In 2024, the dam collapsed, causing catastrophic flooding in Borno State and killing over 150 people, with at least 419,000 people displaced.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Alau Dam?

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Nile Perch, Giant African Threadfin and Nile Tilapia.

Do you need a fishing license at Alau Dam?

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 Alau Dam?

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

What is biting at Alau Dam right now?

Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 43%.