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Gamchab

River fishing  Namibia · 07:40 - 18:02

Gamchab is a river in Namibia. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: African Sharptooth Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
52%
20°
Sun
52%
18°
Mon
48%
17°
Tue
63%
11°
Best day
Wed
50%
10°
Thu
57%
10°

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.)
23°C
Air temp
13°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1021 hPa → stable
Clouds
61.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dusk 16:47–18:47 Night 18:47–06:55

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:05–23:05 Major period 09:05–11:05 Minor period 14:20–15:50 Minor period 04:20–05:50

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
13°
04:00
12°
05:00
12°
06:00
12°
07:00
12°
08:00
12°
09:00
15°
10:00
19°
11:00
21°
12:00
22°
13:00
24°

Likely catch now (1 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
65%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

Gamchab is a river in Namibia.

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish.

African Sharptooth Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually 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 Namibia · 58.3 km away Neckartal Dam Namibia · 157.5 km away Fish River Namibia · 212.1 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Gamchab?

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Gamchab?

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 Gamchab?

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

What is biting at Gamchab right now?

Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 100%.