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Okavango

River fishing  Botswana · 07:04 - 18:04

Okavango is a river in Botswana. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Good 56% The bite right now
Top bet: African Sharptooth Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
54%
25°
Sun
66%
26°
Best day
Mon
54%
25°
Tue
54%
25°
Wed
54%
26°
Thu
54%
28°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
25°C
Air temp
13°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1022 hPa → stable
Clouds
2.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:19–08:19 Dusk 16:49–18:49

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 20:47–22:47 Major period 08:47–10:47 Minor period 14:23–15:53 Minor period 03:42–05:12

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
13°
03:00
13°
04:00
12°
05:00
12°
06:00
11°
07:00
11°
08:00
12°
09:00
15°
10:00
17°
11:00
20°
12:00
22°
13:00
23°

Likely catch now (6 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
56%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Nembwe
Serranochromis robustus
23%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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African Pike
Hepsetus odoe
22%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Redbreast Tilapia
Coptodon rendalli
19%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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Tigerfish
Hydrocynus vittatus
9%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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Three-spot Tilapia
Oreochromis andersonii
8%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Okavango is a river in Botswana.

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Nembwe, African Pike, Redbreast Tilapia, Tigerfish and Three-spot 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)

Map

More waters nearby

Okavango Botswana · 6.5 km away Okavango Botswana · 13.8 km away Nxamaseri Channel North West (Okavango Panhandle) · 15.6 km away Okavango Botswana · 23.2 km away Okavango Botswana · 28.1 km away Guma Lagoon North West (Okavango Delta) · 28.8 km away Okavango Botswana · 30.1 km away Okavango Botswana · 32.7 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Okavango?

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Nembwe, African Pike, Redbreast Tilapia, Tigerfish and Three-spot Tilapia.

Do you need a fishing license at Okavango?

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 Okavango?

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

What is biting at Okavango right now?

Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 68%.