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Kafue River (Kafue Flats)

River fishing  Central (Kafue Flats) · 07:34 - 18:46

Kafue River (Kafue Flats) is a river in Central (Kafue Flats). Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
27°C
Air temp
22°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1020 hPa → stable
Clouds
11.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:49–08:49 Day 08:49–17:31 Dusk 17:31–19:31

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

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Likely catch now (8 species)

Upper Zambezi Yellowfish
Upper Zambezi Yellowfish
Labeobarbus codringtonii
25%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Redbreast Tilapia
Redbreast Tilapia
Coptodon rendalli
23%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Tigerfish
Tigerfish
Hydrocynus vittatus
10%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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African Pike
African Pike
Hepsetus odoe
10%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Nembwe
Nembwe
Serranochromis robustus
10%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Three-spot Tilapia
Three-spot Tilapia
Oreochromis andersonii
9%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Vundu Catfish
Vundu Catfish
Heterobranchus longifilis
7%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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African Sharptooth Catfish
African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
6%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Kafue River (Kafue Flats) is a river in Central (Kafue Flats).

Popular catches here include Upper Zambezi Yellowfish, Redbreast Tilapia, Tigerfish, African Pike, Nembwe and Three-spot Tilapia.

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

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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More waters nearby

Lake Kariba (Siavonga) Southern (Siavonga) · 121.0 km away Lower Zambezi (Chongwe) Lusaka (Lower Zambezi) · 150.9 km away

Common questions

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

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

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, day and dusk.

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

Right now Upper Zambezi Yellowfish is the most likely catch, at about 25%.