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Krugersdrift

Lake fishing  South Africa · 08:10 - 18:29

Krugersdrift is a lake in South Africa. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Good 58% The bite right now
Top bet: African Sharptooth Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
62%
17°
Best day
Tue
61%
21°
Wed
60%
20°
Thu
60%
12°
Fri
60%
12°
Sat
60%
15°

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.)
23°C
Air temp
13°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1018 hPa → stable
Clouds
12.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:25–09:25 Dusk 17:14–19:14

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:09–01:09 Major period 11:09–13:09 Minor period 16:12–17:42 Minor period 06:36–08:06

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
13°
00:00
11°
01:00
12°
02:00
13°
03:00
13°
04:00
11°
05:00
10°
06:00
10°
07:00
9°
08:00
9°
09:00
9°
10:00
12°

Likely catch now (3 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
58%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
20%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees.
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Mudfish
Labeo capensis
19%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Krugersdrift is a lake in South Africa.

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Nile Tilapia and Mudfish.

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:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

The Krugersdrift Dam in the Modder River is 35 km northwest of Bloemfontein, Free State Province of South Africa with a capacity of 73.2 million cubic metres. It was built in 1970 with a wall length of 3114 m, height of 26 m and a surface area of 1 853 ha. The huge dam is very shallow and can lose its water in a short period of time due to usage and evaporation. The dam is situated in the Soetdoring Nature Reserve and holds yellowfish, Orange River mudfish, barbel and carp.

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More waters nearby

Bloemhof Dam South Africa · 129.9 km away Allemanskraal Dam South Africa · 131.1 km away Caledon River South Africa · 153.0 km away Vaal River South Africa · 156.3 km away Vaal River South Africa · 194.6 km away Gariep Dam South Africa · 201.1 km away Koppies Dam South Africa · 241.5 km away Vaal River (Parys) Free State (Parys) · 257.4 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Krugersdrift?

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Nile Tilapia and Mudfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Krugersdrift?

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 Krugersdrift?

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

What is biting at Krugersdrift right now?

Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 82%.