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Namal Oya Reservoir

Lake fishing  Sri Lanka · 06:20 - 18:53

Namal Oya Reservoir is a lake in Sri Lanka. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Prime 80% The bite right now
Top bet: Giant Snakehead Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
32°
Best day
Sun
99%
32°
Mon
100%
31°
Tue
94%
32°
Wed
87%
33°
Thu
87%
33°

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.)
28°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1009 hPa → stable
Clouds
98.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:35–07:35 Day 07:35–17:38 Dusk 17:38–19:38

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 20:51–22:51 Major period 08:51–10:51 Minor period 15:16–16:46 Minor period 02:56–04:26

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

07:00
26°
08:00
27°
09:00
29°
10:00
31°
11:00
32°
12:00
33°
13:00
33°
14:00
30°
15:00
30°
16:00
30°
17:00
29°
18:00
28°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Giant Snakehead
Channa micropeltes
80%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
73%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Striped Snakehead
Channa striata
56%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mahseer
Tor khudree
46%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
39%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Namal Oya Reservoir is a lake in Sri Lanka.

Popular catches here include Giant Snakehead, Nile Tilapia, Striped Snakehead, Mahseer and Barramundi.

Giant Snakehead fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day 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 the day. 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)

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More waters nearby

Jayanthi Wewa Sri Lanka · 21.3 km away Periya Kulam Sri Lanka · 42.0 km away Randenigala Reservoir Sri Lanka · 72.2 km away Victoria Reservoir Kandy District, Central Province · 80.0 km away Mahaweli Sri Lanka · 83.5 km away Bowatenna Reservoir Sri Lanka · 103.0 km away Samanalawewa Reservoir Sri Lanka · 107.8 km away Udawalawe Reservoir Sri Lanka · 117.5 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Namal Oya Reservoir?

Popular catches here include Giant Snakehead, Nile Tilapia, Striped Snakehead, Mahseer and Barramundi.

Do you need a fishing license at Namal Oya Reservoir?

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 Namal Oya Reservoir?

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

What is biting at Namal Oya Reservoir right now?

Right now Giant Snakehead is the most likely catch, at about 34%.