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Bedford Dam

Lake fishing  South Africa · 07:54 - 18:16

Bedford 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 53% 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
49%
17°
Tue
62%
16°
Best day
Wed
60%
16°
Thu
54%
9°
Fri
60%
14°
Sat
60%
15°

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
9°C
Wind
7 m/s
Pressure
1019 hPa → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:09–09:09 Dusk 17:01–19:01

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:55–00:55 Major period 10:55–12:55 Minor period 15:59–17:29 Minor period 06:20–07:50

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

22:00
9°
23:00
9°
00:00
8°
01:00
8°
02:00
8°
03:00
8°
04:00
8°
05:00
9°
06:00
8°
07:00
8°
08:00
7°
09:00
8°

Likely catch now (3 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
53%
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

Bedford 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 Ingula Pumped Storage Scheme is a pumped-storage power station in the escarpment of the Little Drakensberg range straddling the border of the KwaZulu-Natal and Free State provinces, South Africa. It is about 22 km (14 mi) North-East of Van Reenen.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Bedford Dam?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Bedford 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 Bedford Dam?

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

What is biting at Bedford Dam right now?

Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 80%.