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Nqweba Dam

Lake fishing  South Africa · 08:24 - 18:27

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

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Prime 69% The bite right now
Top bet: African Sharptooth Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
63%
14°
Best day
Tue
58%
15°
Wed
56%
16°
Thu
57%
11°
Fri
62%
16°
Sat
60%
17°

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.)
22°C
Air temp
15°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1015 hPa → stable
Clouds
93.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:39–09:39 Dusk 17:12–19:12

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:15–01:15 Major period 11:15–13:15 Minor period 16:07–17:37 Minor period 06:52–08:22

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

23:00
15°
00:00
14°
01:00
14°
02:00
13°
03:00
12°
04:00
12°
05:00
12°
06:00
11°
07:00
11°
08:00
11°
09:00
11°
10:00
12°

Likely catch now (3 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
69%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mudfish
Labeo capensis
22%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
21%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Nqweba Dam is a lake in South Africa.

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Mudfish and Nile Tilapia.

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:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

Nqweba Dam, is an earth-fill type dam located on the Sundays River in the Camdeboo National Park, in Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Nqweba Dam?

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Mudfish and Nile Tilapia.

Do you need a fishing license at Nqweba 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 Nqweba Dam?

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

What is biting at Nqweba Dam right now?

Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 84%.