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Goronyo Dam

Lake fishing  Nigeria · 06:11 - 19:07

Goronyo Dam is a lake in Nigeria. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Good 58% The bite right now
Top bet: African Sharptooth Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
74%
35°
Sun
66%
34°
Mon
80%
33°
Best day
Tue
68%
33°
Wed
77%
34°
Thu
66%
33°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1012 hPa → stable
Clouds
13.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:26–07:26 Dusk 17:52–19:52 Night 19:52–05:26

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 20:52–22:52 Major period 08:52–10:52 Minor period 15:29–16:59 Minor period 02:46–04:16

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

01:00
28°
02:00
27°
03:00
27°
04:00
26°
05:00
26°
06:00
26°
07:00
26°
08:00
27°
09:00
28°
10:00
30°
11:00
32°
12:00
33°

Likely catch now (4 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
58%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Nile Perch
Lates niloticus
48%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Giant African Threadfin
Polydactylus quadrifilis
41%
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

Goronyo Dam is a lake in Nigeria.

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Nile Perch, Giant African Threadfin and Nile Tilapia.

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)

About this water

The Goronyo Dam impounds the Rima River in Goronyo local government area of Sokoto State in the northern Nigeria. It was completed in 1984 and commissioned in 1992. The dam is a sand-fill structure with a height of 21 m (69 ft) and a total length of 12.5 km. It has a storage capacity of 976 million cubic meters. The dam will be important in controlling floods and releasing water in the dry season for the planned Zauro polder project downstream in Kebbi State.

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More waters nearby

Rima Nigeria · 28.2 km away Goulbi de Gabi Nigeria · 132.6 km away Bunsuru Nigeria · 138.8 km away Gagere Nigeria · 152.2 km away Sokoto Nigeria · 155.0 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Goronyo Dam?

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Nile Perch, Giant African Threadfin and Nile Tilapia.

Do you need a fishing license at Goronyo Dam?

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 Goronyo Dam?

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

What is biting at Goronyo Dam right now?

Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 43%.