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Bloubanksrivier

River fishing  South Africa · 07:41 - 17:42

Bloubanksrivier is a river in South Africa. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Good 61% The bite right now
Top bet: African Sharptooth Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
59%
10°
Tue
61%
14°
Wed
65%
12°
Thu
66%
9°
Best day
Fri
63%
10°
Sat
60%
16°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Heavy rain
Water temp (est.)
22°C
Air temp
10°C
Wind
9 m/s
Pressure
1016 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:56–08:56 Dusk 16:27–18:27

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:31–00:31 Major period 10:31–12:31 Minor period 15:22–16:52 Minor period 06:10–07:40

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
10°
23:00
10°
00:00
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01:00
9°
02:00
9°
03:00
8°
04:00
8°
05:00
7°
06:00
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07:00
6°
08:00
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09:00
6°

Likely catch now (4 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
61%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mudfish
Labeo capensis
20%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
16%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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Smallmouth Yellowfish
Labeobarbus aeneus
9%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Bloubanksrivier is a river in South Africa.

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

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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More waters nearby

Prinsrivier South Africa · 104.4 km away Doringrivier South Africa · 111.8 km away Brak River South Africa · 119.2 km away Sakrivier South Africa · 145.7 km away Breede River South Africa · 150.0 km away Breede River South Africa · 153.3 km away Brandvlei Dam South Africa · 157.6 km away Duiwenhoksrivier South Africa · 176.2 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Bloubanksrivier?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Bloubanksrivier?

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 Bloubanksrivier?

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

What is biting at Bloubanksrivier right now?

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