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Mara

River fishing  Kenya · 06:43 - 18:46

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

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Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: Marbled Lungfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
69%
26°
Sun
63%
27°
Mon
65%
28°
Tue
67%
27°
Wed
66%
27°
Thu
75%
27°
Best day

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.)
27°C
Air temp
16°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1018 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
12.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:58–07:58 Dusk 17:31–19:31 Night 19:31–05:58

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 20:58–22:58 Major period 08:58–10:58 Minor period 15:07–16:37 Minor period 03:19–04:49

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
16°
04:00
16°
05:00
15°
06:00
15°
07:00
15°
08:00
18°
09:00
20°
10:00
22°
11:00
24°
12:00
25°
13:00
25°
14:00
26°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Marbled Lungfish
Protopterus aethiopicus
65%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
52%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Nile Perch
Lates niloticus
43%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
20%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Mara is a river in Kenya.

Popular catches here include Marbled Lungfish, African Sharptooth Catfish, Nile Perch and Nile Tilapia.

Marbled Lungfish 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 marbled lungfish 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)

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More waters nearby

Gucha Kenya · 55.6 km away Lake Victoria (Mbita) Homa Bay (Lake Victoria) · 108.4 km away Winam Gulf Kenya · 112.6 km away Lake Victoria Kenya · 151.9 km away Lake Natron Kenya · 194.7 km away Lake Magadi Kenya · 197.0 km away Lake Nakuru Kenya · 197.9 km away Nzoia River Kenya · 202.8 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Mara?

Popular catches here include Marbled Lungfish, African Sharptooth Catfish, Nile Perch and Nile Tilapia.

Do you need a fishing license at Mara?

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 Mara?

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

What is biting at Mara right now?

Right now Marbled Lungfish is the most likely catch, at about 46%.