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Khao Laem Reservoir

Lake fishing  Sangkhla Buri, Kanchanaburi · 07:09 - 19:54

Khao Laem Reservoir is a lake in Sangkhla Buri, Kanchanaburi. Anglers here fish mainly for Wallago Catfish, Mekong Giant Catfish and Redtail Catfish.

Prime 76% The bite right now
Top bet: Wallago Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
80%
28°
Best day
Thu
78%
27°
Fri
72%
26°
Sat
77%
27°
Sun
77%
25°
Mon
77%
24°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
25°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1009 hPa → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dusk 18:39–20:39 Night 20:39–06:24

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:54–06:54 Major period 16:54–18:54 Minor period 22:52–00:22 Minor period 11:25–12:55

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
25°
22:00
25°
23:00
24°
00:00
24°
01:00
24°
02:00
23°
03:00
23°
04:00
23°
05:00
22°
06:00
22°
07:00
22°
08:00
23°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Wallago Catfish
Wallago attu
76%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mekong Giant Catfish
Pangasianodon gigas
76%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
67%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
58%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Giant Snakehead
Channa micropeltes
55%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Siamese Giant Carp
Catlocarpio siamensis
50%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Wallago Catfish, Mekong Giant Catfish, Redtail Catfish, Barramundi, Giant Snakehead and Siamese Giant Carp.

Wallago Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually 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 wallago 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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Khao Laem Reservoir?

Popular catches here include Wallago Catfish, Mekong Giant Catfish, Redtail Catfish, Barramundi, Giant Snakehead, Siamese Giant Carp, Hampala Barb and Arapaima.

Do you need a fishing license at Khao Laem Reservoir?

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 Khao Laem Reservoir?

Wallago Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

What is biting at Khao Laem Reservoir right now?

Right now Wallago Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 26%.