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Lake Nasser (Aswan)

Lake fishing  Aswan (Lake Nasser) · 06:19 - 19:30

Lake Nasser (Aswan) is a lake in Aswan (Lake Nasser). Anglers here fish mainly for Tigerfish, Nile Tilapia and Nile Perch.

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Prime 80% The bite right now
Top bet: Tigerfish Active through the day, water near its preferred 32 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
72%
42°
Thu
68%
42°
Fri
73%
41°
Sat
74%
39°
Best day
Sun
74%
39°
Mon
73%
40°

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.)
32°C
Air temp
44°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1005 hPa → stable
Clouds
1.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:34–07:34 Day 07:34–18:15 Dusk 18:15–20:15

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:16–06:16 Major period 16:16–18:16 Minor period 22:05–23:35 Minor period 10:57–12:27

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

15:00
44°
16:00
44°
17:00
44°
18:00
43°
19:00
42°
20:00
40°
21:00
39°
22:00
38°
23:00
38°
00:00
36°
01:00
35°
02:00
34°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Tigerfish
Hydrocynus forskahlii
80%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 32 degrees, peak season.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
68%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 32 degrees.
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Nile Perch
Lates niloticus
49%
Water near its preferred 32 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Vundu Catfish
Heterobranchus bidorsalis
29%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 32 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
22%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 32 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for tigerfish at the day. Fish hard now.
Depth The water is warm. Fish often sit deeper or in shade, work the cooler spots. Look towards deeper water.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

Map

More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Nasser (Aswan)?

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

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

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 (Aswan)?

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

What is biting at Lake Nasser (Aswan) right now?

Right now Tigerfish is the most likely catch, at about 58%.