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Grumeti

River fishing  Tanzania · 06:44 - 18:45

Grumeti is a river in Tanzania. 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 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
66%
30°
Sun
63%
31°
Mon
65%
32°
Tue
68%
31°
Best day
Wed
68%
30°
Thu
67%
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.)
27°C
Air temp
19°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1017 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:59–07:59 Dusk 17:30–19:30 Night 19:30–05:59

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 20:58–22:58 Major period 08:58–10:58 Minor period 15:06–16:36 Minor period 03:21–04:51

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

03:00
19°
04:00
18°
05:00
17°
06:00
17°
07:00
17°
08:00
19°
09:00
22°
10:00
25°
11:00
27°
12:00
28°
13:00
29°
14:00
30°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Marbled Lungfish
Protopterus aethiopicus
63%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
50%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Nile Perch
Lates niloticus
42%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
20%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Grumeti is a river in Tanzania.

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)

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More waters nearby

Mbalageti Tanzania · 56.3 km away Mbalageti Tanzania · 60.9 km away Mara Tanzania · 79.2 km away Lake Natron Tanzania · 164.2 km away Lake Magadi Tanzania · 167.9 km away Lake Victoria Tanzania · 171.9 km away Lake Eyasi Tanzania · 180.9 km away Lake Victoria (Mwanza) Mwanza (Lake Victoria) · 192.7 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Grumeti?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Grumeti?

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 Grumeti?

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

What is biting at Grumeti right now?

Right now Marbled Lungfish is the most likely catch, at about 46%.