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Lake Victoria (Mwanza)

Lake fishing  Mwanza (Lake Victoria) · 06:54 - 18:55

Lake Victoria (Mwanza) is a lake in Mwanza (Lake Victoria). Anglers here fish mainly for Nile Tilapia, Nile Perch and Marbled Lungfish.

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Prime 71% The bite right now
Top bet: Nile Tilapia Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
73%
26°
Best day
Thu
71%
26°
Fri
72%
26°
Sat
70%
29°
Sun
71%
28°
Mon
72%
27°

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.)
29°C
Air temp
27°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1013 hPa → stable
Clouds
2.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:09–08:09 Dusk 17:40–19:40

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 22:29–23:59 Minor period 10:32–12:02

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
27°
16:00
27°
17:00
27°
18:00
26°
19:00
25°
20:00
24°
21:00
24°
22:00
24°
23:00
24°
00:00
24°
01:00
23°
02:00
22°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
71%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Nile Perch
Lates niloticus
52%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Marbled Lungfish
Protopterus aethiopicus
29%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
27%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

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

Nile Tilapia fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn 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 nile 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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More waters nearby

Mbalageti Tanzania · 137.8 km away Lake Victoria Tanzania · 143.7 km away Mbalageti Tanzania · 162.5 km away Manonga Tanzania · 184.7 km away Lake Burigi Tanzania · 186.1 km away Ikimba Tanzania · 189.4 km away Grumeti Tanzania · 192.7 km away Akagera Tanzania · 214.8 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Victoria (Mwanza)?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Victoria (Mwanza)?

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 Victoria (Mwanza)?

Nile Tilapia fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Lake Victoria (Mwanza) right now?

Right now Nile Tilapia is the most likely catch, at about 66%.