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Diyawanna Lake

Lake fishing  Sri Lanka · 06:27 - 18:59

Diyawanna Lake 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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Good 61% 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%
28°
Best day
Sun
92%
27°
Mon
92%
28°
Tue
91%
28°
Wed
85%
28°
Thu
95%
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
Rain
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
8 m/s
Pressure
1010 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
99.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:42–07:42 Day 07:42–17:44 Dusk 17:44–19:44

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 20:57–22:57 Major period 08:57–10:57 Minor period 15:21–16:51 Minor period 03:03–04:33

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

Likely catch now (5 species)

Giant Snakehead
Channa micropeltes
61%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
59%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Striped Snakehead
Channa striata
42%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mahseer
Tor khudree
38%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
29%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Diyawanna Lake 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:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

Diyawanna Lake or Parliament Lake, is one of the lakes within Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka.

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More waters nearby

Beira Lake (East) Sri Lanka · 8.2 km away Beira Lake Sri Lanka · 8.9 km away Kelani Ganga Sri Lanka · 10.2 km away Negombo Lagoon Gampaha District, Western Province · 31.8 km away Kelani Ganga Sri Lanka · 32.8 km away Madu Ganga Sri Lanka · 69.2 km away Samanalawewa Reservoir Sri Lanka · 97.9 km away Magalle Wewa Sri Lanka · 98.4 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Diyawanna Lake?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Diyawanna Lake?

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 Diyawanna Lake?

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

What is biting at Diyawanna Lake right now?

Right now Giant Snakehead is the most likely catch, at about 33%.