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Kainji Lake

Lake fishing  Nigeria · 06:23 - 19:06

Kainji Lake is a lake in Nigeria. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Good 56% The bite right now
Top bet: African Sharptooth Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
68%
31°
Sun
79%
31°
Mon
75%
30°
Tue
80%
30°
Best day
Wed
62%
30°
Thu
67%
30°

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
26°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1014 hPa → stable
Clouds
4.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:38–07:38 Dusk 17:51–19:51 Night 19:51–05:38

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 20:58–22:58 Major period 08:58–10:58 Minor period 15:28–16:58 Minor period 02:58–04:28

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

02:00
26°
03:00
26°
04:00
26°
05:00
26°
06:00
26°
07:00
26°
08:00
26°
09:00
27°
10:00
28°
11:00
30°
12:00
31°
13:00
32°

Likely catch now (4 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
56%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Nile Perch
Lates niloticus
47%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Giant African Threadfin
Polydactylus quadrifilis
40%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
20%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Kainji Lake is a lake in Nigeria.

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Nile Perch, Giant African Threadfin and Nile Tilapia.

African Sharptooth 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

Timing This is a prime window for african sharptooth 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:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

Kainji Lake, in North Central Nigeria, is a reservoir on the Niger River, formed by the Kainji Dam. It was formed in 1968 and is a part of Niger State and Kebbi State. Kainji Lake National Park (KNLP), situated around the lake, is Nigeria's oldest National Park, established in 1976.

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More waters nearby

Kainji Lake (Niger River) Niger (Kainji Lake) · 30.0 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Kainji Lake?

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Nile Perch, Giant African Threadfin and Nile Tilapia.

Do you need a fishing license at Kainji Lake?

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 Kainji Lake?

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

What is biting at Kainji Lake right now?

Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 43%.