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Okavango Panhandle (Shakawe)

River fishing  North West (Okavango) · 07:03 - 18:05

Okavango Panhandle (Shakawe) is a river in North West (Okavango). Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
26°C
Air temp
20°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1020 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
44.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:18–08:18 Day 08:18–16:50 Dusk 16:50–18:50

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

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Likely catch now (6 species)

Redbreast Tilapia
Redbreast Tilapia
Coptodon rendalli
30%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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African Pike
African Pike
Hepsetus odoe
16%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Nembwe
Nembwe
Serranochromis robustus
16%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Tigerfish
Tigerfish
Hydrocynus vittatus
15%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Three-spot Tilapia
Three-spot Tilapia
Oreochromis andersonii
13%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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African Sharptooth Catfish
African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
10%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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About the fishing here

Okavango Panhandle (Shakawe) is a river in North West (Okavango).

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

Redbreast Tilapia 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 redbreast tilapia 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

Nxamaseri Channel North West (Okavango Panhandle) · 45.0 km away Guma Lagoon North West (Okavango Delta) · 86.3 km away Thamalakane River (Maun) North West (Maun) · 245.3 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Okavango Panhandle (Shakawe)?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Okavango Panhandle (Shakawe)?

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 Panhandle (Shakawe)?

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

What is biting at Okavango Panhandle (Shakawe) right now?

Right now Redbreast Tilapia is the most likely catch, at about 30%.