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Mahanadi

River fishing  India · 06:44 - 20:09

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

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Good 63% The bite right now
Top bet: Barramundi Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
58%
36°
Sun
67%
35°
Mon
70%
33°
Tue
71%
32°
Best day
Wed
70%
32°
Thu
66%
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
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
1 m/s
Pressure
1004 hPa → stable
Clouds
6.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:59–07:59 Dusk 18:54–20:54

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:41–23:41 Major period 09:41–11:41 Minor period 16:32–18:02 Minor period 03:20–04:50

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

07:00
28°
08:00
29°
09:00
31°
10:00
32°
11:00
34°
12:00
35°
13:00
36°
14:00
37°
15:00
37°
16:00
33°
17:00
33°
18:00
34°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
63%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Indian Trout
Raiamas bola
49%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Golden Mahseer
Tor putitora
49%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Wallago Catfish
Wallago attu
45%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Goonch Catfish
Bagarius yarrelli
35%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Mahanadi is a river in India.

Popular catches here include Barramundi, Indian Trout, Golden Mahseer, Wallago Catfish and Goonch Catfish.

Barramundi 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 barramundi at dawn. 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

The Mahanadi River is a major river in East Central India. It drains an area of around 132,100 square kilometres (51,000 sq mi) and has a total length of 900 kilometres (560 mi). Mahanadi is also known for the Hirakud Dam which was the first major multipurpose river valley project after India's independence in 1947. The river flows through the states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha, before finally ending in the Bay of Bengal.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Mahanadi?

Popular catches here include Barramundi, Indian Trout, Golden Mahseer, Wallago Catfish and Goonch Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Mahanadi?

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 Mahanadi?

Barramundi fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Mahanadi right now?

Right now Barramundi is the most likely catch, at about 33%.