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Allemanskraal Dam

Lake fishing  South Africa · 08:03 - 18:24

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

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Good 50% The bite right now
Top bet: African Sharptooth Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
60%
18°
Sun
61%
18°
Best day
Mon
60%
17°
Tue
60%
20°
Wed
61%
20°
Thu
51%
17°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
23°C
Air temp
6°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1029 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:18–09:18 Dusk 17:09–19:09

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:28–23:28 Major period 09:28–11:28 Minor period 14:42–16:12 Minor period 04:43–06:13

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

04:00
6°
05:00
6°
06:00
6°
07:00
5°
08:00
5°
09:00
7°
10:00
10°
11:00
13°
12:00
16°
13:00
18°
14:00
19°
15:00
19°

Likely catch now (3 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
50%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
20%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees.
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Mudfish
Labeo capensis
18%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Allemanskraal Dam is a lake in South Africa.

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Nile Tilapia and Mudfish.

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

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 Allemanskraal Dam is a dam in the Free State province of South Africa, on the Sand River. It was established in 1960. The reservoir has a gross capacity of 174,500 cubic metres (6,160,000 cu ft), and a surface area of 26.481 square kilometres (10.224 sq mi), the dam wall is 38 metres (125 ft) high.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Allemanskraal Dam?

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Nile Tilapia and Mudfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Allemanskraal 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 Allemanskraal Dam?

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

What is biting at Allemanskraal Dam right now?

Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 78%.