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Maha Nanneriya wewa

Lake fishing  Sri Lanka · 06:24 - 19:00

Maha Nanneriya wewa is a lake in Sri Lanka. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Prime 80% The bite right now
Top bet: Giant Snakehead Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
99%
30°
Sun
79%
29°
Mon
100%
28°
Best day
Tue
90%
30°
Wed
99%
30°
Thu
92%
30°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
25°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1009 hPa → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:39–07:39 Day 07:39–17:45 Dusk 17:45–19:45

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 20:56–22:56 Major period 08:56–10:56 Minor period 15:22–16:52 Minor period 03:00–04:30

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

06:00
25°
07:00
25°
08:00
26°
09:00
27°
10:00
28°
11:00
29°
12:00
30°
13:00
30°
14:00
30°
15:00
30°
16:00
30°
17:00
29°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Giant Snakehead
Channa micropeltes
80%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
74%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Striped Snakehead
Channa striata
56%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mahseer
Tor khudree
46%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
39%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Maha Nanneriya wewa is a lake in Sri Lanka.

Popular catches here include Giant Snakehead, Nile Tilapia, Striped Snakehead, Mahseer and Barramundi.

Giant Snakehead fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. 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

Timing This is a prime window for giant snakehead at the day. 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)

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More waters nearby

Magalle Wewa Sri Lanka · 28.8 km away Balalu Wewa Sri Lanka · 39.6 km away Kala Wewa Sri Lanka · 41.4 km away Tissa Wewa Sri Lanka · 42.6 km away Nachchaduwa Tank Sri Lanka · 43.5 km away මල්වතු ඔය Sri Lanka · 59.5 km away Bowatenna Reservoir Sri Lanka · 63.6 km away Kalpitiya (Bar Reef grounds) Puttalam District, North Western Province · 65.6 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Maha Nanneriya wewa?

Popular catches here include Giant Snakehead, Nile Tilapia, Striped Snakehead, Mahseer and Barramundi.

Do you need a fishing license at Maha Nanneriya wewa?

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 Maha Nanneriya wewa?

Giant Snakehead fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Maha Nanneriya wewa right now?

Right now Giant Snakehead is the most likely catch, at about 34%.