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Lake Chitolwe

Lake fishing  Zambia · 07:22 - 18:54

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

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Good 56% The bite right now
Top bet: Vundu Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
54%
26°
Best day
Sun
54%
26°
Mon
54%
28°
Tue
54%
29°
Wed
54%
29°
Thu
54%
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
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
26°C
Air temp
16°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1019 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dusk 17:39–19:39 Night 19:39–06:37

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:22–23:22 Major period 09:22–11:22 Minor period 15:15–16:45 Minor period 03:59–05:29

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

03:00
16°
04:00
16°
05:00
14°
06:00
14°
07:00
13°
08:00
14°
09:00
17°
10:00
19°
11:00
22°
12:00
24°
13:00
26°
14:00
27°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Vundu Catfish
Heterobranchus longifilis
56%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Kapenta
Limnothrissa miodon
54%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
47%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Nembwe
Serranochromis robustus
20%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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African Pike
Hepsetus odoe
19%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Redbreast Tilapia
Coptodon rendalli
17%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Lake Chitolwe is a lake in Zambia.

Popular catches here include Vundu Catfish, Kapenta, African Sharptooth Catfish, Nembwe, African Pike and Redbreast Tilapia.

Vundu 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.

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for vundu 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)

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Chitolwe?

Popular catches here include Vundu Catfish, Kapenta, African Sharptooth Catfish, Nembwe, African Pike, Redbreast Tilapia and Three-spot Tilapia.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Chitolwe?

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 Lake Chitolwe?

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

What is biting at Lake Chitolwe right now?

Right now Vundu Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 34%.