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Caledon River

River fishing  South Africa · 08:06 - 18:21

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

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Good 56% 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
63%
16°
Sun
65%
15°
Mon
60%
16°
Tue
62%
18°
Wed
60%
18°
Thu
66%
10°
Best day

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
6°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1029 hPa → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:21–09:21 Dusk 17:06–19:06

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:27–23:27 Major period 09:27–11:27 Minor period 14:38–16:08 Minor period 04:46–06:16

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
6°
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6°
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06:00
5°
07:00
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4°
09:00
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11:00
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16°
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18°
14:00
18°

Likely catch now (5 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
56%
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
19%
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

Caledon 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)

About this water

The Caledon River is a major river located in central South Africa. Its total length is 642 km (399 mi), rising in the Drakensberg Mountains on the Lesotho border, flowing southwestward and then westward before joining the Orange River near Bethulie in the southern Free State. The river was originally named Prinses Wilhelminas Rivier in 1777, by Colonel R J Gordon.

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More waters nearby

Allemanskraal Dam South Africa · 139.3 km away Vaal River South Africa · 211.7 km away Bloemhof Dam South Africa · 256.9 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Caledon River?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Caledon 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 Caledon River?

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

What is biting at Caledon River right now?

Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 68%.