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Lake Kariba (Siavonga)

Lake fishing  Southern (Siavonga) · 07:29 - 18:54

Lake Kariba (Siavonga) is a lake in Southern (Siavonga). Anglers here fish mainly for Redbreast Tilapia, Tigerfish and Nembwe.

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Prime 69% The bite right now
Top bet: Redbreast Tilapia Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
64%
26°
Best day
Thu
64%
26°
Fri
64%
26°
Sat
64%
26°
Sun
64%
28°
Mon
64%
28°

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.)
29°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1018 hPa → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:44–08:44 Day 08:44–17:39 Dusk 17:39–19:39

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:32–06:32 Major period 16:32–18:32 Minor period 22:59–00:29 Minor period 10:36–12:06

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

16:00
26°
17:00
26°
18:00
26°
19:00
25°
20:00
24°
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00:00
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01:00
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19°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Redbreast Tilapia
Coptodon rendalli
69%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Tigerfish
Hydrocynus vittatus
41%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Nembwe
Serranochromis robustus
40%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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African Pike
Hepsetus odoe
40%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Three-spot Tilapia
Oreochromis andersonii
36%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Kapenta
Limnothrissa miodon
33%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

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

Redbreast 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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for redbreast 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)

Map

More waters nearby

Lake Kariba Zambia · 104.4 km away Lower Zambezi (Chongwe) Lusaka (Lower Zambezi) · 108.5 km away Kafue River (Kafue Flats) Central (Kafue Flats) · 121.0 km away Zambezi Zambia · 206.3 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Kariba (Siavonga)?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Kariba (Siavonga)?

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 Kariba (Siavonga)?

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

What is biting at Lake Kariba (Siavonga) right now?

Right now Redbreast Tilapia is the most likely catch, at about 50%.