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Fish River

River fishing  South Africa · 07:42 - 18:05

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

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Prime 66% The bite right now
Top bet: African Sharptooth Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
65%
20°
Sun
61%
18°
Mon
60%
18°
Tue
66%
15°
Best day
Wed
61%
12°
Thu
61%
14°

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.)
23°C
Air temp
13°C
Wind
1 m/s
Pressure
1021 hPa → stable
Clouds
94.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:57–08:57 Dusk 16:50–18:50 Night 18:50–06:57

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:07–23:07 Major period 09:07–11:07 Minor period 14:22–15:52 Minor period 04:22–05:52

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

02:00
13°
03:00
12°
04:00
13°
05:00
12°
06:00
12°
07:00
12°
08:00
12°
09:00
13°
10:00
17°
11:00
21°
12:00
23°
13:00
25°

Likely catch now (5 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
66%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Largemouth Yellowfish
Labeobarbus kimberleyensis
33%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mudfish
Labeo capensis
22%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees.
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Smallmouth Yellowfish
Labeobarbus aeneus
10%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Fish River is a river in South Africa.

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

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

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)

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More waters nearby

Fish River South Africa · 208.0 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Fish River?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Fish 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 Fish River?

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

What is biting at Fish River right now?

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