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Lake Nasser (Abu Simbel)

Lake fishing  Aswan (Abu Simbel) · 06:10 - 19:40

Lake Nasser (Abu Simbel) is a lake in Aswan (Abu Simbel). The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
30°C
Air temp
36°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1010 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:25–07:25 Day 07:25–18:25 Dusk 18:25–20:25

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

Next hours

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36°
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36°
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Likely catch now (5 species)

Tigerfish
Tigerfish
Hydrocynus forskahlii
38%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees, peak season.
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Nile Tilapia
Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
27%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Nile Perch
Nile Perch
Lates niloticus
18%
Water near its preferred 30 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Vundu Catfish
Vundu Catfish
Heterobranchus bidorsalis
9%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 30 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 30 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Lake Nasser (Abu Simbel) is a lake in Aswan (Abu Simbel).

Popular catches here include Tigerfish, Nile Tilapia, Nile Perch, Vundu Catfish and African Sharptooth Catfish.

Tigerfish fishing is usually best around May-Oct. 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 tigerfish 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:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Nasser (Abu Simbel)?

Popular catches here include Tigerfish, Nile Tilapia, Nile Perch, Vundu Catfish and African Sharptooth Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Nasser (Abu Simbel)?

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 Nasser (Abu Simbel)?

Tigerfish fishing is usually best around May-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Lake Nasser (Abu Simbel) right now?

Right now Tigerfish is the most likely catch, at about 38%.