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Bushman's River

River fishing  South Africa · 08:19 - 18:14

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

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Prime 68% 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
51%
27°
Sun
59%
24°
Mon
62%
14°
Best day
Tue
48%
18°
Wed
58%
14°
Thu
45%
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
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
22°C
Air temp
16°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1024 hPa → stable
Clouds
86.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:34–09:34 Day 09:34–16:59 Dusk 16:59–18:59

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:30–23:30 Major period 09:30–11:30 Minor period 14:30–16:00 Minor period 05:00–06:30

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
16°
04:00
15°
05:00
15°
06:00
16°
07:00
14°
08:00
14°
09:00
15°
10:00
17°
11:00
20°
12:00
23°
13:00
25°
14:00
26°

Likely catch now (3 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
68%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mudfish
Labeo capensis
21%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Yellowfish
Labeobarbus aeneus
10%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Bushman's River is a river in South Africa.

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

African Sharptooth Catfish 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

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 Bushman's River is an east to north-easterly flowing tributary of the Tugela River, in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. It rises in the Drakensberg Mountain range, with its upper catchment in the Giant's Castle Game Reserve, north of the Giant's Castle promontory. It feeds the Wagendrift Dam and then flows past the town of Estcourt to join the Tugela River near the town of Weenen.

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More waters nearby

Algoa Bay South Africa · 57.1 km away Chalumna River South Africa · 100.2 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Bushman's River?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Bushman's 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 Bushman's River?

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

What is biting at Bushman's River right now?

Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 89%.