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Mbaka River

River fishing  Tanzania · 07:00 - 18:35

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

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Prime 68% The bite right now
Top bet: Marbled Lungfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
69%
23°
Sun
67%
22°
Mon
68%
23°
Tue
71%
24°
Wed
69%
25°
Thu
74%
25°
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
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
26°C
Air temp
14°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1021 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
38.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:15–08:15 Dusk 17:20–19:20 Night 19:20–06:15

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:01–23:01 Major period 09:01–11:01 Minor period 14:55–16:25 Minor period 03:37–05:07

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
15°
05:00
15°
06:00
15°
07:00
15°
08:00
16°
09:00
20°
10:00
21°
11:00
22°
12:00
23°
13:00
23°
14:00
24°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Marbled Lungfish
Protopterus aethiopicus
68%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
55%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Nile Perch
Lates niloticus
45%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
21%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Mbaka River is a river in Tanzania.

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)

About this water

Mbaka River is a river of Mbeya Region, Tanzania. It originates on the south slopes of Mount Rungwe and flows southeast into the north end of Lake Malawi at Mwaya.

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More waters nearby

Lake Rukwa Tanzania · 235.8 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Mbaka River?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Mbaka 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 Mbaka River?

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

What is biting at Mbaka River right now?

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