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Limpopo

River fishing  Mozambique · 07:41 - 18:22

Limpopo is a river in Mozambique. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: African Sharptooth Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
62%
19°
Sun
66%
21°
Best day
Mon
60%
23°
Tue
62%
20°
Wed
61%
21°
Thu
60%
24°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
24°C
Air temp
13°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1029 hPa → stable
Clouds
88.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:56–08:56 Dusk 17:07–19:07

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:15–23:15 Major period 09:15–11:15 Minor period 14:41–16:11 Minor period 04:20–05:50

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

03:00
13°
04:00
13°
05:00
14°
06:00
14°
07:00
14°
08:00
14°
09:00
14°
10:00
14°
11:00
16°
12:00
17°
13:00
18°
14:00
19°

Likely catch now (4 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
65%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Nembwe
Serranochromis robustus
27%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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Tigerfish
Hydrocynus vittatus
9%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Limpopo is a river in Mozambique.

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

African Sharptooth Catfish 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 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)

About this water

Limpopo is the northernmost province of South Africa. It is named after the Limpopo River, which forms the province's western and northern borders. The capital and largest city in the province is Polokwane, while the provincial legislature is situated in Lebowakgomo.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Limpopo?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Limpopo?

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 Limpopo?

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

What is biting at Limpopo right now?

Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 77%.