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Keiskammarivier

River fishing  South Africa · 08:15 - 18:14

Keiskammarivier is a river in South Africa. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Good 60% The bite right now
Top bet: African Sharptooth Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
63%
18°
Best day
Tue
50%
18°
Wed
62%
18°
Thu
45%
15°
Fri
59%
18°
Sat
50%
19°

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.)
23°C
Air temp
18°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1012 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
68.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:30–09:30 Day 09:30–16:59 Dusk 16:59–18:59

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:04–01:04 Major period 11:04–13:04 Minor period 15:54–17:24 Minor period 06:44–08:14

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

23:00
18°
00:00
18°
01:00
18°
02:00
18°
03:00
18°
04:00
15°
05:00
14°
06:00
13°
07:00
14°
08:00
13°
09:00
13°
10:00
13°

Likely catch now (3 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
60%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Mudfish
Labeo capensis
21%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees.
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Smallmouth Yellowfish
Labeobarbus aeneus
9%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Keiskammarivier is a river in South Africa.

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Mudfish and Smallmouth Yellowfish.

African Sharptooth Catfish 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 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:

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About this water

The Keiskamma River is a river in the Eastern Cape Province in South Africa. The river flows into the Indian Ocean in the Keiskamma Estuary, located by Hamburg Nature Reserve, near Hamburg, midway between East London and Port Alfred. The Keiskamma flows first in a southwestern and then in a southeastern direction after meeting its main tributary, the Tyhume River.

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More waters nearby

Chalumna River South Africa · 28.8 km away Klipplaatrivier South Africa · 83.3 km away Bushman's River South Africa · 87.5 km away Algoa Bay South Africa · 142.0 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Keiskammarivier?

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Mudfish and Smallmouth Yellowfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Keiskammarivier?

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 Keiskammarivier?

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

What is biting at Keiskammarivier right now?

Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 87%.