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Buffalo River

River fishing  South Africa · 07:51 - 18:13

Buffalo River is a river in South Africa. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see 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
62%
20°
Best day
Sun
60%
20°
Mon
60%
21°
Tue
60%
19°
Wed
60%
22°
Thu
60%
23°

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
8°C
Wind
1 m/s
Pressure
1030 hPa → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:06–09:06 Dusk 16:58–18:58

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:15–23:15 Major period 09:15–11:15 Minor period 14:30–16:00 Minor period 04:30–06:00

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

03:00
8°
04:00
8°
05:00
7°
06:00
6°
07:00
6°
08:00
6°
09:00
8°
10:00
12°
11:00
15°
12:00
18°
13:00
19°
14:00
20°

Likely catch now (5 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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Largemouth Yellowfish
Labeobarbus kimberleyensis
27%
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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Smallmouth Yellowfish
Labeobarbus aeneus
8%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Buffalo River is a river in South Africa.

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Largemouth Yellowfish, Nile Tilapia, Mudfish 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:

Fishing licence (overview)

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More waters nearby

Pongolapoort Dam South Africa · 179.8 km away Jozini Dam (Pongolapoort) KwaZulu-Natal (Jozini) · 188.9 km away Durban (uMngeni river mouth) KwaZulu-Natal (Durban) · 206.7 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Buffalo River?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Buffalo 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 Buffalo River?

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

What is biting at Buffalo River right now?

Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 65%.