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Iranaimadu Tank

Lake fishing  Sri Lanka · 06:21 - 19:01

Iranaimadu Tank is a lake in Sri Lanka. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Prime 94% The bite right now
Top bet: Giant Snakehead Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
34°
Best day
Sun
99%
33°
Mon
99%
31°
Tue
99%
33°
Wed
81%
34°
Thu
98%
34°

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.)
29°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1008 hPa → stable
Clouds
77.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:36–07:36 Dusk 17:46–19:46

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 20:55–22:55 Major period 08:55–10:55 Minor period 15:23–16:53 Minor period 02:57–04:27

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

07:00
28°
08:00
29°
09:00
31°
10:00
32°
11:00
34°
12:00
35°
13:00
35°
14:00
35°
15:00
35°
16:00
35°
17:00
35°
18:00
32°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Giant Snakehead
Channa micropeltes
94%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
74%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mahseer
Tor khudree
73%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Striped Snakehead
Channa striata
68%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
65%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Iranaimadu Tank is a lake in Sri Lanka.

Popular catches here include Giant Snakehead, Barramundi, Mahseer, Striped Snakehead and Nile Tilapia.

Giant Snakehead fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn 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 giant snakehead at dawn. 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

Iranamadu Tank is an irrigation tank in northern Sri Lanka, approximately 3 mi (5 km) south east of Kilinochchi.

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More waters nearby

Akkarayan Kulam Sri Lanka · 13.0 km away Muththaiyan Kaddu Kulam Sri Lanka · 19.9 km away Vavuni Kulam Sri Lanka · 25.2 km away Jaffna Lagoon Sri Lanka · 31.6 km away Nilavarai (Bottomless well) Sri Lanka · 64.3 km away Iratperiya Kulam Sri Lanka · 65.4 km away Palk Bay Sri Lanka · 66.2 km away Giant Tank Sri Lanka · 66.5 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Iranaimadu Tank?

Popular catches here include Giant Snakehead, Barramundi, Mahseer, Striped Snakehead and Nile Tilapia.

Do you need a fishing license at Iranaimadu Tank?

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 Iranaimadu Tank?

Giant Snakehead fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Iranaimadu Tank right now?

Right now Giant Snakehead is the most likely catch, at about 31%.