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Klaserie River

River fishing  South Africa · 07:39 - 18:18

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

Good 59% The bite right now
Top bet: African Sharptooth Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
60%
27°
Tue
66%
22°
Best day
Wed
62%
24°
Thu
60%
27°
Fri
60%
23°
Sat
60%
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
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
24°C
Air temp
16°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1019 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
1.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:54–08:54 Dusk 17:03–19:03

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:48–00:48 Major period 10:48–12:48 Minor period 16:04–17:34 Minor period 06:03–07:33

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
16°
00:00
16°
01:00
16°
02:00
16°
03:00
16°
04:00
15°
05:00
15°
06:00
14°
07:00
12°
08:00
12°
09:00
15°
10:00
18°

Likely catch now (6 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
59%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Yellowfish
Labeobarbus kimberleyensis
30%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
20%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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Mudfish
Labeo capensis
18%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Tigerfish
Hydrocynus vittatus
9%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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Smallmouth Yellowfish
Labeobarbus aeneus
8%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Klaserie River is a river in South Africa.

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Largemouth Yellowfish, Nile Tilapia, Mudfish, Tigerfish and Smallmouth Yellowfish.

African Sharptooth Catfish 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 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:

About this water

The Klaserie River is a river in Limpopo Province, South Africa. It flows northeastwards and is a tributary of the Olifants River, joining it at 90° in the west of the Kruger National Park. Rising on the eastern slopes of the Drakensberg escarpment near Mariepskop, it flows eastwards through the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve before joining the Olifants River within Kruger National Park. The river forms part of the larger Limpopo River catchment and is an important ecological component of the Greater Kruger landscape.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Klaserie River?

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Largemouth Yellowfish, Nile Tilapia, Mudfish, Tigerfish and Smallmouth Yellowfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Klaserie 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 Klaserie River?

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

What is biting at Klaserie River right now?

Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 66%.