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Lake Matansarki

Lake fishing  Nigeria · 07:05 - 19:40

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

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Prime 68% The bite right now
Top bet: African Sharptooth Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
71%
32°
Sun
80%
31°
Best day
Mon
70%
31°
Tue
73%
31°
Wed
73%
28°
Thu
80%
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
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
24°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1015 hPa → stable
Clouds
84.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:20–08:20 Dusk 18:25–20:25 Night 20:25–06:20

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:36–23:36 Major period 09:36–11:36 Minor period 16:01–17:31 Minor period 03:41–05:11

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

02:00
24°
03:00
24°
04:00
24°
05:00
24°
06:00
24°
07:00
23°
08:00
24°
09:00
25°
10:00
27°
11:00
28°
12:00
30°
13:00
30°

Likely catch now (4 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
68%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Nile Perch
Lates niloticus
55%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Giant African Threadfin
Polydactylus quadrifilis
47%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Lake Matansarki is a lake in Nigeria.

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Nile Perch, Giant African Threadfin and Nile Tilapia.

African Sharptooth Catfish 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 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)

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Matansarki?

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Nile Perch, Giant African Threadfin and Nile Tilapia.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Matansarki?

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 Matansarki?

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

What is biting at Lake Matansarki right now?

Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 45%.