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Auob River

River fishing  Namibia · 07:28 - 18:02

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

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Good 49% The bite right now
Top bet: African Sharptooth Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
60%
19°
Best day
Sun
56%
17°
Mon
54%
19°
Tue
57%
25°
Wed
54%
23°
Thu
54%
10°

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.)
24°C
Air temp
15°C
Wind
7 m/s
Pressure
1022 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
16.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:43–08:43 Dusk 16:47–18:47

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 20:59–22:59 Major period 08:59–10:59 Minor period 14:20–15:50 Minor period 04:07–05:37

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
15°
03:00
14°
04:00
13°
05:00
13°
06:00
13°
07:00
12°
08:00
12°
09:00
14°
10:00
17°
11:00
18°
12:00
20°
13:00
22°

Likely catch now (3 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
49%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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African Pike
Hepsetus odoe
20%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Tigerfish
Hydrocynus vittatus
9%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Auob River is a river in Namibia.

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, African Pike and Tigerfish.

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:

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About this water

The Auob River is a river in the Northern Cape province of South Africa and the Hardap Region of Namibia. It flows through the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. It is a tributary of the Nossob River.

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More waters nearby

Nossob River Namibia · 43.0 km away Fish River Namibia · 210.2 km away Neckartal Dam Namibia · 230.8 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Auob River?

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, African Pike and Tigerfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Auob 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 Auob River?

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

What is biting at Auob River right now?

Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 83%.