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Chalumna River

River fishing  South Africa · 08:14 - 18:12

Chalumna 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 22 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
58%
28°
Sun
53%
26°
Mon
63%
15°
Best day
Tue
50%
19°
Wed
58%
16°
Thu
46%
16°

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.)
22°C
Air temp
15°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1024 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
44.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:29–09:29 Day 09:29–16:57 Dusk 16:57–18:57

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:26–23:26 Major period 09:26–11:26 Minor period 14:28–15:58 Minor period 04:55–06:25

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
15°
04:00
14°
05:00
14°
06:00
14°
07:00
15°
08:00
14°
09:00
15°
10:00
18°
11:00
21°
12:00
23°
13:00
25°
14:00
26°

Likely catch now (3 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
56%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Mudfish
Labeo capensis
20%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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Smallmouth Yellowfish
Labeobarbus aeneus
9%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Chalumna River is a river in South Africa.

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

African Sharptooth Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day 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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About this water

The Chalumna River is a river in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is approximately 78 km long, forming at the confluence of two small rivers, the Qugwala in the West and the Mtyolo in the East. It empties into the Indian Ocean through an estuary near Kayser's Beach.

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More waters nearby

Bushman's River South Africa · 100.2 km away Algoa Bay South Africa · 157.1 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Chalumna River?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Chalumna 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 Chalumna River?

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

What is biting at Chalumna River right now?

Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 87%.