Bangweulu Swamps
Bangweulu Swamps is a lake in Luapula (Bangweulu). The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Next hours
Likely catch now (8 species)
About the fishing here
Bangweulu Swamps is a lake in Luapula (Bangweulu).
Popular catches here include Redbreast Tilapia, African Pike, Nembwe, Tigerfish, Three-spot Tilapia and Kapenta.
Redbreast Tilapia fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day 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
Fishing permit
You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:
About this water
The Bangweulu Wetlands is a wetland ecosystem adjacent to Lake Bangweulu in north-eastern Zambia. The area has been designated as one of the world's most important wetlands by the Ramsar Convention and an "Important Bird Area" by BirdLife International. In 2008 African Parks began managing Bangweulu in partnership with Zambia's Department of National Parks and Wildlife with the establishment of the Bangweulu Wetland Management Board.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Bangweulu Swamps?
Popular catches here include Redbreast Tilapia, African Pike, Nembwe, Tigerfish, Three-spot Tilapia, Kapenta, Vundu Catfish and African Sharptooth Catfish.
Do you need a fishing license at Bangweulu Swamps?
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 Bangweulu Swamps?
Redbreast Tilapia fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
What is biting at Bangweulu Swamps right now?
Right now Redbreast Tilapia is the most likely catch, at about 27%.