Calabar
Calabar is a river in Nigeria. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (6 species)
About the fishing here
Calabar is a river in Nigeria.
Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Atlantic Tarpon, Nile Perch, African Red Snapper, Giant African Threadfin and Nile Tilapia.
African Sharptooth Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.
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
Fishing permit
You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:
About this water
Calabar (also referred to as Callabar, Calabari, Calbari, Cali and Kalabar) is the capital city of Cross River State, Nigeria. It was originally named Akwa Akpa, in the Efik language, as the Efik people dominate this area. The city is adjacent to the Calabar and Great Kwa rivers, and the creeks of the Cross River.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Calabar?
Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Atlantic Tarpon, Nile Perch, African Red Snapper, Giant African Threadfin and Nile Tilapia.
Do you need a fishing license at Calabar?
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 Calabar?
African Sharptooth Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.
What is biting at Calabar right now?
Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 27%.