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Grootrivier

River fishing  South Africa · 08:32 - 18:26

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

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Good 61% The bite right now
Top bet: African Sharptooth Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
50%
12°
Tue
50%
15°
Wed
58%
15°
Thu
48%
14°
Fri
63%
15°
Best day
Sat
51%
18°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Heavy rain
Water temp (est.)
22°C
Air temp
13°C
Wind
8 m/s
Pressure
1014 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:47–09:47 Day 09:47–17:11 Dusk 17:11–19:11

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:19–01:19 Major period 11:19–13:19 Minor period 16:05–17:35 Minor period 07:02–08:32

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

22:00
13°
23:00
12°
00:00
12°
01:00
11°
02:00
10°
03:00
10°
04:00
10°
05:00
9°
06:00
9°
07:00
9°
08:00
9°
09:00
9°

Likely catch now (3 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
61%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mudfish
Labeo capensis
22%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Yellowfish
Labeobarbus aeneus
10%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Grootrivier is a river in South Africa.

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

African Sharptooth Catfish 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 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:

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More waters nearby

Bloukransrivier South Africa · 9.7 km away Storms River South Africa · 33.2 km away Olifantsrivier South Africa · 101.8 km away Nqweba Dam South Africa · 211.7 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Grootrivier?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Grootrivier?

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 Grootrivier?

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

What is biting at Grootrivier right now?

Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 87%.