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Lower Zambezi (Chongwe)

River fishing  Lusaka (Lower Zambezi) · 07:28 - 18:40

Lower Zambezi (Chongwe) is a river in Lusaka (Lower Zambezi). Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
27°C
Air temp
25°C
Wind
8 m/s
Pressure
1022 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
64.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:43–08:43 Day 08:43–17:25 Dusk 17:25–19:25

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

Next hours

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Likely catch now (8 species)

Upper Zambezi Yellowfish
Upper Zambezi Yellowfish
Labeobarbus codringtonii
24%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season.
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Redbreast Tilapia
Redbreast Tilapia
Coptodon rendalli
18%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Nembwe
Nembwe
Serranochromis robustus
12%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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African Pike
African Pike
Hepsetus odoe
11%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Tigerfish
Tigerfish
Hydrocynus vittatus
10%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Vundu Catfish
Vundu Catfish
Heterobranchus longifilis
9%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Three-spot Tilapia
Three-spot Tilapia
Oreochromis andersonii
8%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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African Sharptooth Catfish
African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
8%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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About the fishing here

Lower Zambezi (Chongwe) is a river in Lusaka (Lower Zambezi).

Popular catches here include Upper Zambezi Yellowfish, Redbreast Tilapia, Nembwe, African Pike, Tigerfish and Vundu Catfish.

Upper Zambezi Yellowfish fishing is usually best around May-Aug. 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.

Tips right 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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More waters nearby

Lake Kariba (Siavonga) Southern (Siavonga) · 108.5 km away Kafue River (Kafue Flats) Central (Kafue Flats) · 150.9 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lower Zambezi (Chongwe)?

Popular catches here include Upper Zambezi Yellowfish, Redbreast Tilapia, Nembwe, African Pike, Tigerfish, Vundu Catfish, Three-spot Tilapia and African Sharptooth Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Lower Zambezi (Chongwe)?

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 Lower Zambezi (Chongwe)?

Upper Zambezi Yellowfish fishing is usually best around May-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Lower Zambezi (Chongwe) right now?

Right now Upper Zambezi Yellowfish is the most likely catch, at about 24%.