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Orange River (Upington)

River fishing  Northern Cape (Upington) · 07:16 - 18:06

Orange River (Upington) is a river in Northern Cape (Upington). Anglers here fish mainly for Nile Tilapia, Mudfish and Largemouth Yellowfish.

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Prime 68% The bite right now
Top bet: Nile Tilapia Active through the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
58%
26°
Thu
62%
26°
Fri
62%
26°
Sat
62%
27°
Sun
67%
12°
Best day
Mon
60%
12°

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.)
27°C
Air temp
23°C
Wind
8 m/s
Pressure
1019 hPa → stable
Clouds
65.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:31–08:31 Day 08:31–16:51 Dusk 16:51–18:51

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:02–06:02 Major period 16:02–18:02 Minor period 22:40–00:10 Minor period 09:54–11:24

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

14:00
23°
15:00
24°
16:00
23°
17:00
22°
18:00
19°
19:00
17°
20:00
16°
21:00
16°
22:00
14°
23:00
13°
00:00
12°
01:00
13°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
68%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Mudfish
Labeo capensis
48%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Largemouth Yellowfish
Labeobarbus kimberleyensis
43%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Smallmouth Yellowfish
Labeobarbus aeneus
36%
Active through the day.
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African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
29%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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About the fishing here

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

Nile 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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for nile 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

Orange River South Africa · 31.2 km away Sakrivier South Africa · 139.4 km away Orange River South Africa · 178.4 km away Hakskeenpan South Africa · 207.8 km away Die Oog South Africa · 240.5 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Orange River (Upington)?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Orange River (Upington)?

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 Orange River (Upington)?

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

What is biting at Orange River (Upington) right now?

Right now Nile Tilapia is the most likely catch, at about 55%.