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Koggala Lake

Lake fishing  Sri Lanka · 06:27 - 18:55

Koggala Lake is a lake in Sri Lanka. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Good 59% The bite right now
Top bet: Nile Tilapia Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
84%
28°
Sun
92%
27°
Mon
92%
28°
Tue
95%
29°
Wed
86%
29°
Thu
99%
29°
Best day

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.)
29°C
Air temp
27°C
Wind
9 m/s
Pressure
1010 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
89.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:42–07:42 Day 07:42–17:40 Dusk 17:40–19:40

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 20:56–22:56 Major period 08:56–10:56 Minor period 15:18–16:48 Minor period 03:03–04:33

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

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

Likely catch now (5 species)

Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
59%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Giant Snakehead
Channa micropeltes
59%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Striped Snakehead
Channa striata
40%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mahseer
Tor khudree
37%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
28%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Koggala Lake is a lake in Sri Lanka.

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

Nile Tilapia 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 tilapia at the day. 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

Koggala Lagoon is a coastal body of water located in Galle District, Southern Sri Lanka. It is situated near the town of Koggala and adjacent to the southern coast, about 110 km (68 mi) south of Colombo. The lagoon is embellished with eight ecologically rich small islands.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Koggala Lake?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Koggala Lake?

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 Koggala Lake?

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

What is biting at Koggala Lake right now?

Right now Nile Tilapia is the most likely catch, at about 33%.