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Marico River

River fishing  Botswana · 07:58 - 18:34

Marico River is a river in Botswana. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Good 50% The bite right now
Top bet: African Sharptooth Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
56%
20°
Best day
Sun
54%
20°
Mon
54%
22°
Tue
54%
24°
Wed
54%
22°
Thu
54%
22°

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.)
24°C
Air temp
14°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1028 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
3.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:13–09:13 Dusk 17:19–19:19

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:30–23:30 Major period 09:30–11:30 Minor period 14:52–16:22 Minor period 04:37–06:07

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
14°
04:00
13°
05:00
12°
06:00
12°
07:00
11°
08:00
10°
09:00
12°
10:00
15°
11:00
17°
12:00
18°
13:00
20°
14:00
21°

Likely catch now (5 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
50%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Nembwe
Serranochromis robustus
20%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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African Pike
Hepsetus odoe
19%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Redbreast Tilapia
Coptodon rendalli
17%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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Tigerfish
Hydrocynus vittatus
9%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Marico River is a river in Botswana.

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Nembwe, African Pike, Redbreast Tilapia and Tigerfish.

African Sharptooth Catfish 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 african sharptooth 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

The Marico River or Madikwe is a river in Southern Africa. There are a number of dams in its basin. Groot Marico town is named after the Marico River. After it is joined on its right bank by the Crocodile River it is known as the Limpopo River.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Marico River?

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Nembwe, African Pike, Redbreast Tilapia and Tigerfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Marico River?

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 Marico River?

African Sharptooth Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Marico River right now?

Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 69%.