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Galana River

River fishing  Kenya · 07:27 - 19:26

Galana River is a river in Kenya. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Good 63% The bite right now
Top bet: Marbled Lungfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
63%
33°
Sun
67%
34°
Mon
79%
33°
Best day
Tue
67%
31°
Wed
77%
31°
Thu
77%
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
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
22°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1017 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:42–08:42 Dusk 18:11–20:11 Night 20:11–06:42

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:41–23:41 Major period 09:41–11:41 Minor period 15:47–17:17 Minor period 04:04–05:34

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

04:00
22°
05:00
21°
06:00
21°
07:00
21°
08:00
21°
09:00
24°
10:00
26°
11:00
28°
12:00
30°
13:00
31°
14:00
32°
15:00
33°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Marbled Lungfish
Protopterus aethiopicus
63%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
47%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Nile Perch
Lates niloticus
39%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
20%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Galana River is a river in Kenya.

Popular catches here include Marbled Lungfish, African Sharptooth Catfish, Nile Perch and Nile Tilapia.

Marbled Lungfish 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 marbled lungfish 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)

About this water

The Athi-Galana-Sabaki River is the second longest river in Kenya. It has a total length of 390 kilometres (240 mi) and drains an area of 58,639 square kilometres (22,641 sq mi). The river rises in the Gatamaiyo Forest as the Athi River and enters the Indian Ocean as the Galana River.

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More waters nearby

Athi-Galana-Sabaki Kenya · 75.1 km away Athi River Kenya · 90.8 km away Athi River Kenya · 121.5 km away Tana River Kenya · 136.4 km away Watamu (offshore) Kilifi (Watamu) · 149.1 km away Malindi (offshore) Kilifi (Malindi) · 149.2 km away Athi River Kenya · 202.9 km away Diani (Mombasa coast) Kwale (Diani) · 211.8 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Galana River?

Popular catches here include Marbled Lungfish, African Sharptooth Catfish, Nile Perch and Nile Tilapia.

Do you need a fishing license at Galana 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 Galana River?

Marbled Lungfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Galana River right now?

Right now Marbled Lungfish is the most likely catch, at about 49%.