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Lake Kariba (Siavonga)

Lake fishing  Southern (Siavonga) · 07:32 - 18:41

Lake Kariba (Siavonga) is a lake in Southern (Siavonga). The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
27°C
Air temp
24°C
Wind
8 m/s
Pressure
1023 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
13.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:47–08:47 Day 08:47–17:26 Dusk 17:26–19:26

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

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Likely catch now (8 species)

Redbreast Tilapia
Redbreast Tilapia
Coptodon rendalli
25%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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African Pike
African Pike
Hepsetus odoe
13%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Nembwe
Nembwe
Serranochromis robustus
13%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Tigerfish
Tigerfish
Hydrocynus vittatus
12%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Three-spot Tilapia
Three-spot Tilapia
Oreochromis andersonii
11%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Kapenta
Kapenta
Limnothrissa miodon
9%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Vundu Catfish
Vundu Catfish
Heterobranchus longifilis
9%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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African Sharptooth Catfish
African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
8%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Lake Kariba (Siavonga) is a lake in Southern (Siavonga).

Popular catches here include Redbreast Tilapia, African Pike, Nembwe, Tigerfish, 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.

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)

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Common questions

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

Popular catches here include Redbreast Tilapia, African Pike, Nembwe, Tigerfish, 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 25%.