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Mekong River at Can Tho

River fishing  Can Tho, Mekong Delta · 06:37 - 19:20

Mekong River at Can Tho is a river in Can Tho, Mekong Delta. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
1 m/s
Pressure
1012 hPa → stable
Clouds
2.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:52–07:52 Dusk 18:05–20:05 Night 20:05–05:52

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

Next hours

01:00
26°
02:00
26°
03:00
26°
04:00
26°
05:00
26°
06:00
26°
07:00
26°
08:00
27°
09:00
28°
10:00
29°
11:00
30°
12:00
31°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Mekong Giant Catfish
Mekong Giant Catfish
Pangasianodon gigas
25%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Wallago Catfish
Wallago Catfish
Wallago attu
22%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Mangrove Jack
Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
15%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Giant Snakehead
Giant Snakehead
Channa micropeltes
14%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Barramundi
Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
13%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Hampala Barb
Hampala Barb
Hampala macrolepidota
11%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Mekong River at Can Tho is a river in Can Tho, Mekong Delta.

Popular catches here include Mekong Giant Catfish, Wallago Catfish, Mangrove Jack, Giant Snakehead, Barramundi and Hampala Barb.

Mekong Giant Catfish 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 mekong giant 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:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Mekong River at Can Tho?

Popular catches here include Mekong Giant Catfish, Wallago Catfish, Mangrove Jack, Giant Snakehead, Barramundi and Hampala Barb.

Do you need a fishing license at Mekong River at Can Tho?

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 Mekong River at Can Tho?

Mekong Giant Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Mekong River at Can Tho right now?

Right now Mekong Giant Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 25%.