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Limpopo

River fishing  South Africa · 07:36 - 18:22

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

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Good 54% The bite right now
Top bet: African Sharptooth Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
60%
27°
Tue
62%
25°
Wed
64%
23°
Best day
Thu
60%
28°
Fri
60%
24°
Sat
60%
23°

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.)
25°C
Air temp
17°C
Wind
1 m/s
Pressure
1020 hPa → stable
Clouds
11.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:51–08:51 Dusk 17:07–19:07

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:49–00:49 Major period 10:49–12:49 Minor period 16:10–17:40 Minor period 05:58–07:28

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

23:00
17°
00:00
16°
01:00
16°
02:00
15°
03:00
14°
04:00
14°
05:00
13°
06:00
13°
07:00
13°
08:00
13°
09:00
15°
10:00
18°

Likely catch now (5 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
54%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
20%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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Mudfish
Labeo capensis
18%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Tigerfish
Hydrocynus vittatus
9%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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Smallmouth Yellowfish
Labeobarbus aeneus
8%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Limpopo is a river in South Africa.

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Nile Tilapia, Mudfish, Tigerfish and Smallmouth Yellowfish.

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, Nile Tilapia, Mudfish, Tigerfish and Smallmouth Yellowfish.

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%.