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Casamance River (Ziguinchor)

River fishing  Ziguinchor (Casamance) · 06:52 - 19:31

Casamance River (Ziguinchor) is a river in Ziguinchor (Casamance). Anglers here fish mainly for Atlantic Tarpon, Great Barracuda and Leerfish.

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Prime 73% The bite right now
Top bet: Atlantic Tarpon Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
80%
31°
Best day
Thu
77%
32°
Fri
79%
32°
Sat
80%
31°
Sun
77%
32°
Mon
74%
30°

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.)
29°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1012 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
43.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:07–08:07 Dusk 18:16–20:16

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:32–06:32 Major period 16:32–18:32 Minor period 22:32–00:02 Minor period 11:01–12:31

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

19:00
28°
20:00
27°
21:00
27°
22:00
26°
23:00
26°
00:00
26°
01:00
26°
02:00
25°
03:00
25°
04:00
25°
05:00
25°
06:00
25°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
73%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
68%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Leerfish
Lichia amia
66%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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African Red Snapper
Lutjanus agennes
59%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Atlantic Tarpon, Great Barracuda, Leerfish and African Red Snapper.

Atlantic Tarpon fishing is usually best around May-Jul. 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 atlantic tarpon at dusk. 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

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Casamance River (Ziguinchor)?

Popular catches here include Atlantic Tarpon, Great Barracuda, Leerfish and African Red Snapper.

Do you need a fishing license at Casamance River (Ziguinchor)?

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 Casamance River (Ziguinchor)?

Atlantic Tarpon fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Casamance River (Ziguinchor) right now?

Right now Atlantic Tarpon is the most likely catch, at about 34%.