Kabompo
Kabompo is a river in Zambia. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (8 species)
About the fishing here
Kabompo is a river in Zambia.
Popular catches here include Vundu Catfish, African Sharptooth Catfish, Upper Zambezi Yellowfish, Nembwe, African Pike and Redbreast Tilapia.
Vundu 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
Fishing permit
You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:
About this water
Kabompo is a town in north-western Zambia, lying on the Kabompo River with a population over 88,000 people. It is surrounded by teak forest and is home to a Roman Catholic mission. Kabompo was founded in the 1900s or even earlier than that, the district centre was first situated in Nkulwashi before it was moved to its current location. The district boasts of its significance towards its contribution to the nation's food security through Food Reserve Agency (FRA). Even in the late 60's and early 70's Kabompo was very active in agricultural activities through NAMBOARD.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Kabompo?
Popular catches here include Vundu Catfish, African Sharptooth Catfish, Upper Zambezi Yellowfish, Nembwe, African Pike, Redbreast Tilapia, Tigerfish and Three-spot Tilapia.
Do you need a fishing license at Kabompo?
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 Kabompo?
Vundu Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.
What is biting at Kabompo right now?
Right now Vundu Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 42%.