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Luongo

River fishing  Zambia · 07:23 - 18:53

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

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Good 60% The bite right now
Top bet: Vundu Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
80%
25°
Best day
Sun
80%
26°
Mon
80%
26°
Tue
80%
27°
Wed
78%
28°
Thu
77%
28°

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.)
26°C
Air temp
15°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1021 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:38–08:38 Dusk 17:38–19:38 Night 19:38–06:38

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:21–23:21 Major period 09:21–11:21 Minor period 15:13–16:43 Minor period 04:00–05:30

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
15°
04:00
14°
05:00
14°
06:00
14°
07:00
13°
08:00
14°
09:00
16°
10:00
18°
11:00
20°
12:00
22°
13:00
23°
14:00
24°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Vundu Catfish
Heterobranchus longifilis
60%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
50%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Upper Zambezi Yellowfish
Labeobarbus codringtonii
36%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Nembwe
Serranochromis robustus
20%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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African Pike
Hepsetus odoe
19%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Redbreast Tilapia
Coptodon rendalli
17%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Luongo is a river in Zambia.

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

Vundu Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

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 vundu 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

Luongo is an Italian surname. Notable people with the surname include:Alfred Leopold Luongo (1920–1986), United States federal judge Chris Luongo, American former ice hockey player for the Detroit Red Wings David Luongo, French professional footballer Gerald Luongo, American Republican Party politician Massimo Luongo, Australian professional soccer player Pino Luongo, American-based Italian restaurateur, businessman, and memoirist Roberto Luongo, Canadian former ice hockey goaltender Stefano Luongo, Italian water polo player Steve Luongo, American drummer

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More waters nearby

Luchinka Zambia · 35.3 km away Lufubu Zambia · 46.0 km away Luapula River Zambia · 49.1 km away Luongo Zambia · 59.2 km away Lake Chitolwe Zambia · 81.6 km away Lukali Zambia · 86.8 km away Lukali Zambia · 87.0 km away Lake Kafumbo Zambia · 103.6 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Luongo?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Luongo?

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 Luongo?

Vundu Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Luongo right now?

Right now Vundu Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 42%.