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Kelani Ganga

River fishing  Sri Lanka · 06:27 - 18:59

Kelani Ganga is a river in Sri Lanka. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Prime 92% The bite right now
Top bet: Giant Snakehead Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
28°
Best day
Sun
91%
28°
Mon
92%
28°
Tue
90%
29°
Wed
89%
29°
Thu
92%
29°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
8 m/s
Pressure
1010 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
99.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:42–07:42 Dusk 17:44–19:44

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 20:57–22:57 Major period 08:57–10:57 Minor period 15:21–16:51 Minor period 03:04–04:34

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

06:00
26°
07:00
25°
08:00
27°
09:00
27°
10:00
28°
11:00
28°
12:00
28°
13:00
28°
14:00
28°
15:00
26°
16:00
27°
17:00
27°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Giant Snakehead
Channa micropeltes
92%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
71%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mahseer
Tor khudree
70%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
66%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Striped Snakehead
Channa striata
66%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
60%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Kelani Ganga is a river in Sri Lanka.

Popular catches here include Giant Snakehead, Barramundi, Mahseer, Nile Tilapia, Striped Snakehead and Mangrove Jack.

Giant Snakehead fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn 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 giant snakehead at dawn. 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

The Kelani River is a 145-kilometre-long (90 mi) river in Sri Lanka. The fourth-longest river in the country, it stretches from the Sri Pada Mountain Range to Colombo. It flows through or borders the Sri Lankan districts of Nuwara Eliya, Ratnapura, Kegalle, Gampaha and Colombo. The Kelani River also flows through the capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo, and provides 80% of its drinking water.

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More waters nearby

Beira Lake (East) Sri Lanka · 5.6 km away Beira Lake Sri Lanka · 6.4 km away Diyawanna Lake Sri Lanka · 10.2 km away Negombo Lagoon Gampaha District, Western Province · 21.8 km away Kelani Ganga Sri Lanka · 36.9 km away Madu Ganga Sri Lanka · 79.1 km away Magalle Wewa Sri Lanka · 90.8 km away Samanalawewa Reservoir Sri Lanka · 104.9 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Kelani Ganga?

Popular catches here include Giant Snakehead, Barramundi, Mahseer, Nile Tilapia, Striped Snakehead, Mangrove Jack and Indo-Pacific Tarpon.

Do you need a fishing license at Kelani Ganga?

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 Kelani Ganga?

Giant Snakehead fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Kelani Ganga right now?

Right now Giant Snakehead is the most likely catch, at about 25%.