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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
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
27°C
Air temp
27°C
Wind
1 m/s
Pressure
1006 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
99.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:54–07:54 Dusk 18:46–20:46

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

Next hours

19:00
27°
20:00
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00:00
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Likely catch now (6 species)

Giant Snakehead
Giant Snakehead
Channa micropeltes
23%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mekong Giant Catfish
Mekong Giant Catfish
Pangasianodon gigas
19%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Barramundi
Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
17%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Jullien's Golden Carp
Jullien's Golden Carp
Probarbus jullieni
14%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Wallago Catfish
Wallago Catfish
Wallago attu
14%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Siamese Giant Carp
Siamese Giant Carp
Catlocarpio siamensis
13%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, 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 Giant Snakehead, Mekong Giant Catfish, Barramundi, Jullien's Golden Carp, Wallago Catfish and Siamese Giant Carp.

Giant Snakehead 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 giant snakehead at dusk. 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 Giant Snakehead, Mekong Giant Catfish, Barramundi, Jullien's Golden Carp, Wallago Catfish 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?

Giant Snakehead fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Mekong River at Chiang Khong right now?

Right now Giant Snakehead is the most likely catch, at about 23%.