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Cahora Bassa Dam (Zambezi)

Lake fishing  Tete (Cahora Bassa) · 07:15 - 18:27

Cahora Bassa Dam (Zambezi) is a lake in Tete (Cahora Bassa). The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
26°C
Air temp
21°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1021 hPa → stable
Clouds
2.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:30–08:30 Dusk 17:12–19:12

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

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Likely catch now (4 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
52%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Nembwe
Nembwe
Serranochromis robustus
21%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Nile Tilapia
Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
19%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Tigerfish
Tigerfish
Hydrocynus vittatus
8%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Cahora Bassa Dam (Zambezi) is a lake in Tete (Cahora Bassa).

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.

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 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 52%.