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Ikere Gorge Reservoir

Lake fishing  Nigeria · 06:30 - 19:06

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

Prime 70% The bite right now
Top bet: African Sharptooth Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
64%
30°
Sun
71%
29°
Mon
74%
29°
Tue
67%
29°
Wed
59%
29°
Thu
80%
28°
Best day

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
24°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1016 hPa → stable
Clouds
98.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:45–07:45 Dusk 17:51–19:51 Night 19:51–05:45

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:01–23:01 Major period 09:01–11:01 Minor period 15:27–16:57 Minor period 03:05–04:35

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
24°
02:00
24°
03:00
24°
04:00
24°
05:00
24°
06:00
24°
07:00
24°
08:00
24°
09:00
25°
10:00
27°
11:00
27°
12:00
28°

Likely catch now (4 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
70%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Nile Perch
Lates niloticus
56%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Giant African Threadfin
Polydactylus quadrifilis
48%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Ikere Gorge Reservoir 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:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Ikere Gorge Reservoir?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Ikere Gorge Reservoir?

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 Ikere Gorge Reservoir?

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

What is biting at Ikere Gorge Reservoir right now?

Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 45%.