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Oguta Lake

Lake fishing  Nigeria · 06:22 - 18:49

Oguta Lake is a lake in Nigeria. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Good 63% The bite right now
Top bet: African Sharptooth Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
80%
30°
Best day
Sun
74%
30°
Mon
67%
26°
Tue
63%
29°
Wed
69%
28°
Thu
70%
30°

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
24°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1016 hPa → stable
Clouds
73.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:37–07:37 Dusk 17:34–19:34 Night 19:34–05:37

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 20:49–22:49 Major period 08:49–10:49 Minor period 15:11–16:41 Minor period 02:57–04:27

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

01:00
24°
02:00
23°
03:00
23°
04:00
23°
05:00
23°
06:00
23°
07:00
23°
08:00
25°
09:00
27°
10:00
28°
11:00
29°
12:00
30°

Likely catch now (4 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
63%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Nile Perch
Lates niloticus
51%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Giant African Threadfin
Polydactylus quadrifilis
44%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
21%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Oguta Lake is a lake in Nigeria.

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Nile Perch, Giant African Threadfin and Nile Tilapia.

African Sharptooth 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 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

Oguta Lake is a lean 'finger lake' formed by the damming of the lower Njaba River with alluvium. it is the largest natural lake in Imo State, Southeastern Nigeria; within the equatorial rainforest region of Niger Delta. Oguta Lake's catchment area comprises the drainage area of the Njaba River and a part of the River Niger floodplain in the region south of Onitsha.

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More waters nearby

Njaba River Nigeria · 13.9 km away Nworie River Nigeria · 34.6 km away Otamiri River Nigeria · 64.4 km away Imo River Nigeria · 87.0 km away Aba River Nigeria · 105.7 km away Niger River Delta (Bonny) Rivers (Bonny, Niger Delta) · 145.8 km away Qua Iboe River Nigeria · 159.5 km away Calabar Nigeria · 182.1 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Oguta Lake?

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Nile Perch, Giant African Threadfin and Nile Tilapia.

Do you need a fishing license at Oguta Lake?

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 Oguta Lake?

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

What is biting at Oguta Lake right now?

Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 45%.