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Denagama Wewa

Lake fishing  Sri Lanka · 06:26 - 18:54

Denagama Wewa is a lake in Sri Lanka. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Prime 78% The bite right now
Top bet: Giant Snakehead Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
29°
Best day
Sun
91%
26°
Mon
92%
27°
Tue
100%
30°
Wed
79%
29°
Thu
99%
29°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
24°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1010 hPa → stable
Clouds
89.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:41–07:41 Day 07:41–17:39 Dusk 17:39–19:39

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 20:54–22:54 Major period 08:54–10:54 Minor period 15:17–16:47 Minor period 03:02–04:32

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

06:00
24°
07:00
25°
08:00
26°
09:00
28°
10:00
28°
11:00
26°
12:00
28°
13:00
27°
14:00
27°
15:00
27°
16:00
27°
17:00
26°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Giant Snakehead
Channa micropeltes
78%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
73%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Striped Snakehead
Channa striata
55%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mahseer
Tor khudree
45%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
38%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Denagama Wewa is a lake in Sri Lanka.

Popular catches here include Giant Snakehead, Nile Tilapia, Striped Snakehead, Mahseer and Barramundi.

Giant Snakehead 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 giant snakehead at the day. 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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More waters nearby

Mirissa offshore grounds Matara District, Southern Province · 29.7 km away Koggala Lake Sri Lanka · 36.3 km away Udawalawe Reservoir Sri Lanka · 47.0 km away Samanalawewa Reservoir Sri Lanka · 63.8 km away Madu Ganga Sri Lanka · 67.9 km away Kelani Ganga Sri Lanka · 104.8 km away Diyawanna Lake Sri Lanka · 118.4 km away Randenigala Reservoir Sri Lanka · 123.0 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Denagama Wewa?

Popular catches here include Giant Snakehead, Nile Tilapia, Striped Snakehead, Mahseer and Barramundi.

Do you need a fishing license at Denagama Wewa?

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 Denagama Wewa?

Giant Snakehead fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Denagama Wewa right now?

Right now Giant Snakehead is the most likely catch, at about 34%.