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Lake Magadi

Lake fishing  Tanzania · 06:42 - 18:39

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

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Prime 77% The bite right now
Top bet: Marbled Lungfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
67%
22°
Sun
68%
22°
Mon
67%
22°
Tue
69%
21°
Wed
70%
20°
Thu
77%
20°
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
Fog
Water temp (est.)
27°C
Air temp
12°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1023 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:57–07:57 Dusk 17:24–19:24 Night 19:24–05:57

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 20:54–22:54 Major period 08:54–10:54 Minor period 15:00–16:30 Minor period 03:19–04:49

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

04:00
12°
05:00
12°
06:00
12°
07:00
11°
08:00
12°
09:00
13°
10:00
16°
11:00
18°
12:00
20°
13:00
21°
14:00
21°
15:00
22°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Marbled Lungfish
Protopterus aethiopicus
77%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
64%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Nile Perch
Lates niloticus
51%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Lake Magadi is a lake in Tanzania.

Popular catches here include Marbled Lungfish, African Sharptooth Catfish, Nile Perch and Nile Tilapia.

Marbled Lungfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, 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 marbled lungfish 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:

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About this water

Lake Magadi is the southernmost lake in the Kenyan Rift Valley.

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More waters nearby

Lake Manyara Tanzania · 57.3 km away Lake Eyasi Tanzania · 70.8 km away Lake Burungi Tanzania · 85.1 km away Lake Natron Tanzania · 107.9 km away Mbalageti Tanzania · 148.9 km away Grumeti Tanzania · 167.9 km away Lake Kitangiri Tanzania · 172.4 km away Mbalageti Tanzania · 188.9 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Magadi?

Popular catches here include Marbled Lungfish, African Sharptooth Catfish, Nile Perch and Nile Tilapia.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Magadi?

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 Magadi?

Marbled Lungfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Lake Magadi right now?

Right now Marbled Lungfish is the most likely catch, at about 45%.