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Kafue River (Kafue Flats)

River fishing  Central (Kafue Flats) · 07:31 - 18:58

Kafue River (Kafue Flats) is a river in Central (Kafue Flats). Anglers here fish mainly for Vundu Catfish, African Sharptooth Catfish and Upper Zambezi Yellowfish.

Good 61% The bite right now
Top bet: Vundu Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
68%
25°
Best day
Thu
68%
25°
Fri
68%
26°
Sat
68%
26°
Sun
68%
28°
Mon
67%
29°

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
23°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1018 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:46–08:46 Dusk 17:43–19:43 Night 19:43–06:46

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:35–06:35 Major period 16:35–18:35 Minor period 23:01–00:31 Minor period 10:40–12:10

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

18:00
23°
19:00
20°
20:00
19°
21:00
18°
22:00
17°
23:00
16°
00:00
16°
01:00
15°
02:00
14°
03:00
14°
04:00
14°
05:00
14°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Vundu Catfish
Heterobranchus longifilis
61%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
60%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Upper Zambezi Yellowfish
Labeobarbus codringtonii
40%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Nembwe
Serranochromis robustus
36%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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African Pike
Hepsetus odoe
30%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Redbreast Tilapia
Coptodon rendalli
27%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for vundu 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 Kafue River (Kafue Flats)?

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 Kafue River (Kafue Flats)?

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 Kafue River (Kafue Flats)?

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

What is biting at Kafue River (Kafue Flats) right now?

Right now Vundu Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 36%.