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Omaruru

River fishing  Namibia · 07:41 - 18:29

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

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Good 64% 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%
16°
Sun
60%
15°
Mon
65%
16°
Tue
66%
14°
Best day
Wed
61%
14°
Thu
54%
15°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
24°C
Air temp
12°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1021 hPa → stable
Clouds
78.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:56–08:56 Dusk 17:14–19:14

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:19–23:19 Major period 09:19–11:19 Minor period 14:48–16:18 Minor period 04:20–05:50

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
12°
03:00
11°
04:00
11°
05:00
11°
06:00
11°
07:00
11°
08:00
11°
09:00
12°
10:00
13°
11:00
13°
12:00
15°
13:00
16°

Likely catch now (5 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
64%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Nembwe
Serranochromis robustus
26%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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African Pike
Hepsetus odoe
25%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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Three-spot Tilapia
Oreochromis andersonii
10%
Slow during the night, 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

Omaruru is a river in Namibia.

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Nembwe, African Pike, Three-spot Tilapia 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 Omaruru?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Omaruru?

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 Omaruru?

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

What is biting at Omaruru right now?

Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 73%.