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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 Upper Zambezi Yellowfish, African Pike and Nembwe.

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Good 64% The bite right now
Top bet: Upper Zambezi Yellowfish Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, 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
25°C
Wind
4 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

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

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Likely catch now (8 species)

Upper Zambezi Yellowfish
Labeobarbus codringtonii
64%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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African Pike
Hepsetus odoe
59%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Nembwe
Serranochromis robustus
59%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Redbreast Tilapia
Coptodon rendalli
57%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
56%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Vundu Catfish
Heterobranchus longifilis
49%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Upper Zambezi Yellowfish, African Pike, Nembwe, Redbreast Tilapia, African Sharptooth Catfish and Vundu Catfish.

Upper Zambezi Yellowfish fishing is usually best around May-Aug. 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 upper zambezi yellowfish at dusk. 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)

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Kafue River (Kafue Flats)?

Popular catches here include Upper Zambezi Yellowfish, African Pike, Nembwe, Redbreast Tilapia, African Sharptooth Catfish, Vundu Catfish, 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)?

Upper Zambezi Yellowfish fishing is usually best around May-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

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

Right now Upper Zambezi Yellowfish is the most likely catch, at about 22%.