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Jozini Dam (Pongolapoort)

Lake fishing  KwaZulu-Natal (Jozini) · 07:31 - 18:25

Jozini Dam (Pongolapoort) is a lake in KwaZulu-Natal (Jozini). Anglers here fish mainly for Nile Tilapia, Largemouth Bass and African Sharptooth Catfish.

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Prime 67% The bite right now
Top bet: Nile Tilapia Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
67%
27°
Thu
67%
27°
Fri
67%
25°
Sat
67%
26°
Sun
67%
26°
Mon
69%
17°
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
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
25°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1020 hPa → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:46–08:46 Dusk 17:10–19:10

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:19–06:19 Major period 16:19–18:19 Minor period 22:56–00:26 Minor period 10:12–11:42

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

15:00
25°
16:00
25°
17:00
24°
18:00
23°
19:00
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18°
21:00
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16°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
67%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
61%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
60%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Mudfish
Labeo capensis
46%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Tigerfish
Hydrocynus vittatus
34%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Nile Tilapia, Largemouth Bass, African Sharptooth Catfish, Mudfish and Tigerfish.

Nile Tilapia 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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for nile tilapia at dusk. Fish hard now.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for largemouth bass: Jig around cover.
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

Pongolapoort Dam South Africa · 10.9 km away Buffalo River South Africa · 188.9 km away Driekoppies Dam South Africa · 193.9 km away Noordkaap River South Africa · 231.5 km away Noordkaap River South Africa · 232.8 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Jozini Dam (Pongolapoort)?

Popular catches here include Nile Tilapia, Largemouth Bass, African Sharptooth Catfish, Mudfish and Tigerfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Jozini Dam (Pongolapoort)?

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 Jozini Dam (Pongolapoort)?

Nile Tilapia fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Jozini Dam (Pongolapoort) right now?

Right now Nile Tilapia is the most likely catch, at about 35%.