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Kainji Lake (Niger River)

Lake fishing  Niger (Kainji Lake) · 06:31 - 19:04

Kainji Lake (Niger River) is a lake in Niger (Kainji Lake). Anglers here fish mainly for African Sharptooth Catfish, Nile Perch and Giant African Threadfin.

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Prime 68% The bite right now
Top bet: African Sharptooth Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
67%
31°
Thu
71%
29°
Fri
70%
29°
Sat
71%
27°
Sun
73%
29°
Best day
Mon
68%
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
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1013 hPa → stable
Clouds
42.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:46–07:46 Dusk 17:49–19:49 Night 19:49–05:46

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:08–06:08 Major period 16:08–18:08 Minor period 22:11–23:41 Minor period 10:36–12:06

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

21:00
28°
22:00
28°
23:00
28°
00:00
25°
01:00
25°
02:00
25°
03:00
25°
04:00
25°
05:00
25°
06:00
25°
07:00
25°
08:00
25°

Likely catch now (5 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
68%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Nile Perch
Lates niloticus
61%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Giant African Threadfin
Polydactylus quadrifilis
50%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
32%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Tigerfish
Hydrocynus vittatus
15%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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About the fishing here

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

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.

Guides for this water

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)

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More waters nearby

Kainji Lake Nigeria · 30.0 km away Ikere Gorge Reservoir Nigeria · 219.0 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Kainji Lake (Niger River)?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Kainji Lake (Niger River)?

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 (Niger River)?

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 (Niger River) right now?

Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 46%.