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Benué

River fishing  Nigeria · 07:02 - 19:40

Benué is a river in Nigeria. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Good 64% The bite right now
Top bet: African Sharptooth Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
96%
32°
Sun
100%
32°
Best day
Mon
100%
31°
Tue
100%
31°
Wed
89%
29°
Thu
90%
30°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
25°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1015 hPa → stable
Clouds
59.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:17–08:17 Dusk 18:25–20:25 Night 20:25–06:17

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:35–23:35 Major period 09:35–11:35 Minor period 16:02–17:32 Minor period 03:38–05:08

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
25°
03:00
25°
04:00
25°
05:00
25°
06:00
25°
07:00
24°
08:00
25°
09:00
26°
10:00
28°
11:00
29°
12:00
30°
13:00
31°

Likely catch now (6 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
64%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
61%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Nile Perch
Lates niloticus
52%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Giant African Threadfin
Polydactylus quadrifilis
45%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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African Red Snapper
Lutjanus agennes
43%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
21%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Benué is a river in Nigeria.

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Atlantic Tarpon, Nile Perch, Giant African Threadfin, African Red Snapper and Nile Tilapia.

African Sharptooth Catfish 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 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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Benué?

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Atlantic Tarpon, Nile Perch, Giant African Threadfin, African Red Snapper and Nile Tilapia.

Do you need a fishing license at Benué?

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 Benué?

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

What is biting at Benué right now?

Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 28%.