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Lake Victoria (Mwanza)

Lake fishing  Mwanza (Lake Victoria) · 06:51 - 18:49

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

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Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
27°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1014 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
99.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:06–08:06 Dusk 17:34–19:34

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

Next hours

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27°
14:00
28°
15:00
29°
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29°
17:00
28°
18:00
27°
19:00
26°
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23°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Nile Tilapia
Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
43%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Nile Perch
Nile Perch
Lates niloticus
31%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Marbled Lungfish
Marbled Lungfish
Protopterus aethiopicus
13%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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African Sharptooth Catfish
African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
13%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Lake Victoria (Mwanza) is a lake in Mwanza (Lake Victoria).

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.

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:

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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 43%.