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MacRitchie Reservoir

Lake fishing  Central Catchment · 07:06 - 19:16

MacRitchie Reservoir is a lake in Central Catchment. Anglers here fish mainly for Common Carp, Barramundi and Giant Snakehead.

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Prime 78% The bite right now
Top bet: Common Carp Active through the night, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
72%
32°
Thu
76%
31°
Fri
74%
32°
Sat
80%
32°
Best day
Sun
78%
32°
Mon
75%
32°
Tue
76%
32°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
30°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1011 hPa → stable
Clouds
26.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:21–08:21 Dusk 18:01–20:01 Night 20:01–06:21

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:33–06:33 Major period 16:33–18:33 Minor period 22:43–00:13 Minor period 10:52–12:22

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

02:00
28°
03:00
28°
04:00
27°
05:00
27°
06:00
27°
07:00
27°
08:00
28°
09:00
29°
10:00
30°
11:00
32°
12:00
32°
13:00
32°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
78%
Active through the night, peak season.
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
52%
Water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Giant Snakehead
Channa micropeltes
48%
Water near its preferred 30 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Butterfly Peacock Bass
Cichla ocellaris
34%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Common Carp, Barramundi, Giant Snakehead and Butterfly Peacock Bass.

Common Carp fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. 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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a ledger bait for common carp, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for common carp at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try red, yellow and strong scent for common carp.
Depth The water is warm. Fish often sit deeper or in shade, work the cooler spots. Look towards deeper water.
Lure Ledger bait for common carp: Boilies or corn.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

MacRitchie Reservoir is Singapore's oldest reservoir and was the first water supply system implemented in Singapore. The reservoir was mostly completed in 1867 by impounding water with an earth embankment, and was then known as the Impounding Reservoir. It was later renamed Thomson Road Reservoir in 1907 before finally named MacRitchie Reservoir after James MacRitchie in 1922.

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More waters nearby

MacRitchie Reservoir Singapore · 1.1 km away Kallang River Singapore · 2.2 km away Kallang River Singapore · 2.5 km away Kallang River Singapore · 2.6 km away Lower Peirce Reservoir Singapore · 3.6 km away Kallang River Singapore · 4.0 km away Upper Peirce Reservoir Singapore · 4.9 km away Marina Reservoir Singapore · 6.2 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at MacRitchie Reservoir?

Popular catches here include Common Carp, Barramundi, Giant Snakehead and Butterfly Peacock Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at MacRitchie Reservoir?

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 MacRitchie Reservoir?

Common Carp fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at MacRitchie Reservoir right now?

Right now Common Carp is the most likely catch, at about 67%.