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Cahora Bassa Dam (Zambezi)

Lake fishing  Tete (Cahora Bassa) · 07:11 - 18:39

Cahora Bassa Dam (Zambezi) is a lake in Tete (Cahora Bassa). Anglers here fish mainly for African Sharptooth Catfish, Nembwe and Nile Tilapia.

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Good 64% The bite right now
Top bet: African Sharptooth Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
67%
27°
Best day
Fri
67%
26°
Sat
67%
27°
Sun
67%
29°
Mon
67%
32°
Tue
67%
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.)
27°C
Air temp
17°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1021 hPa → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:26–08:26 Dusk 17:24–19:24

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 55% lit
Major period 05:04–07:04 Major period 17:04–19:04 Minor period 23:36–01:06 Minor period 11:02–12:32

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
17°
03:00
17°
04:00
16°
05:00
15°
06:00
15°
07:00
14°
08:00
16°
09:00
18°
10:00
20°
11:00
21°
12:00
23°
13:00
24°

Likely catch now (4 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
64%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Nembwe
Serranochromis robustus
39%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
31%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Tigerfish
Hydrocynus vittatus
15%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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About the fishing here

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

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.

Guides for this water

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)

Map

More waters nearby

Lago de Cahora Bassa Mozambique · 115.1 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Cahora Bassa Dam (Zambezi)?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Cahora Bassa Dam (Zambezi)?

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 Cahora Bassa Dam (Zambezi)?

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

What is biting at Cahora Bassa Dam (Zambezi) right now?

Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 72%.