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Kainji Lake (Niger River)

Lake fishing  Niger (Kainji Lake) · 06:22 - 19:04

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

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Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
30°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1008 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
20.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:37–07:37 Day 07:37–17:49 Dusk 17:49–19:49

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

Next hours

18:00
30°
19:00
29°
20:00
29°
21:00
27°
22:00
25°
23:00
25°
00:00
26°
01:00
26°
02:00
26°
03:00
26°
04:00
25°
05:00
25°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Nile Perch
Nile Perch
Lates niloticus
26%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Nile Tilapia
Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
25%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Giant African Threadfin
Giant African Threadfin
Polydactylus quadrifilis
20%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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African Sharptooth Catfish
African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
19%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Tigerfish
Tigerfish
Hydrocynus vittatus
10%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Kainji Lake (Niger River) is a lake in Niger (Kainji Lake).

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

Nile Perch fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. 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

Timing This is a prime window for nile perch 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:

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Common questions

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

Popular catches here include Nile Perch, Nile Tilapia, Giant African Threadfin, African Sharptooth Catfish 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)?

Nile Perch fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Kainji Lake (Niger River) right now?

Right now Nile Perch is the most likely catch, at about 26%.