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Athi River

River fishing  Kenya · 07:31 - 19:34

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

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Good 64% The bite right now
Top bet: Marbled Lungfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
75%
28°
Sun
80%
27°
Best day
Mon
75%
26°
Tue
80%
25°
Wed
80%
26°
Thu
77%
27°

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.)
27°C
Air temp
15°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1020 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
4.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:46–08:46 Dusk 18:19–20:19 Night 20:19–06:46

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:47–23:47 Major period 09:47–11:47 Minor period 15:55–17:25 Minor period 04:08–05:38

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
15°
05:00
14°
06:00
14°
07:00
14°
08:00
14°
09:00
16°
10:00
19°
11:00
22°
12:00
24°
13:00
26°
14:00
27°
15:00
27°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Marbled Lungfish
Protopterus aethiopicus
64%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
50%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Nile Perch
Lates niloticus
42%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
20%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Athi River is a river in Kenya.

Popular catches here include Marbled Lungfish, African Sharptooth Catfish, Nile Perch and Nile Tilapia.

Marbled Lungfish 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 marbled lungfish 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

Athi River is a town outside Nairobi, Kenya in Machakos County. The town is named after the Athi River, which passes through. It is also known as Mavoko.

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More waters nearby

Athi River Kenya · 87.9 km away Athi-Galana-Sabaki Kenya · 128.0 km away Athi River Kenya · 129.9 km away Tana River Kenya · 145.1 km away Turasha Kenya · 147.1 km away Lake Naivasha Kenya · 147.9 km away Lake Magadi Kenya · 148.5 km away Turasha Kenya · 150.6 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Athi River?

Popular catches here include Marbled Lungfish, African Sharptooth Catfish, Nile Perch and Nile Tilapia.

Do you need a fishing license at Athi 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 Athi River?

Marbled Lungfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Athi River right now?

Right now Marbled Lungfish is the most likely catch, at about 46%.