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Neckartal Dam

Lake fishing  Namibia · 07:38 - 18:06

Neckartal Dam is a lake in Namibia. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Good 61% The bite right now
Top bet: African Sharptooth Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
55%
20°
Sun
54%
19°
Mon
56%
17°
Tue
58%
19°
Wed
54%
15°
Thu
65%
11°
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.)
24°C
Air temp
14°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1021 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
76.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:53–08:53 Dusk 16:51–18:51

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:05–23:05 Major period 09:05–11:05 Minor period 14:24–15:54 Minor period 04:17–05:47

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

02:00
14°
03:00
13°
04:00
12°
05:00
12°
06:00
12°
07:00
11°
08:00
11°
09:00
13°
10:00
16°
11:00
19°
12:00
22°
13:00
24°

Likely catch now (3 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
61%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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African Pike
Hepsetus odoe
23%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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Tigerfish
Hydrocynus vittatus
9%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Neckartal Dam is a lake in Namibia.

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, African Pike and Tigerfish.

African Sharptooth Catfish 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 african sharptooth 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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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Neckartal Dam?

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, African Pike and Tigerfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Neckartal Dam?

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 Neckartal Dam?

African Sharptooth Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Neckartal Dam right now?

Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 86%.