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Mekong River at Chiang Khong

River fishing  Chiang Khong, Chiang Rai · 06:39 - 20:01

Mekong River at Chiang Khong is a river in Chiang Khong, Chiang Rai. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
27°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1006 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
98.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:54–07:54 Dusk 18:46–20:46 Night 20:46–05:54

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

Next hours

17:00
26°
18:00
26°
19:00
27°
20:00
26°
21:00
26°
22:00
26°
23:00
25°
00:00
24°
01:00
24°
02:00
24°
03:00
24°
04:00
24°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Mekong Giant Catfish
Mekong Giant Catfish
Pangasianodon gigas
27%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Wallago Catfish
Wallago Catfish
Wallago attu
21%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Giant Snakehead
Giant Snakehead
Channa micropeltes
14%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Jullien's Golden Carp
Jullien's Golden Carp
Probarbus jullieni
13%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Barramundi
Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
13%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Siamese Giant Carp
Siamese Giant Carp
Catlocarpio siamensis
12%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Mekong River at Chiang Khong is a river in Chiang Khong, Chiang Rai.

Popular catches here include Mekong Giant Catfish, Wallago Catfish, Giant Snakehead, Jullien's Golden Carp, Barramundi and Siamese Giant Carp.

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 Chiang Khong?

Popular catches here include Mekong Giant Catfish, Wallago Catfish, Giant Snakehead, Jullien's Golden Carp, Barramundi and Siamese Giant Carp.

Do you need a fishing license at Mekong River at Chiang Khong?

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 Chiang Khong?

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 Chiang Khong right now?

Right now Mekong Giant Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 27%.