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Orange River (Upington)

River fishing  Northern Cape (Upington) · 07:26 - 17:46

Orange River (Upington) is a river in Northern Cape (Upington). Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
24°C
Air temp
19°C
Wind
7 m/s
Pressure
1023 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
60.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:41–08:41 Day 08:41–16:31 Dusk 16:31–18:31

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

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Likely catch now (5 species)

Nile Tilapia
Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
39%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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Largemouth Yellowfish
Largemouth Yellowfish
Labeobarbus kimberleyensis
19%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Mudfish
Mudfish
Labeo capensis
16%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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Smallmouth Yellowfish
Smallmouth Yellowfish
Labeobarbus aeneus
15%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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African Sharptooth Catfish
African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
11%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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About the fishing here

Orange River (Upington) is a river in Northern Cape (Upington).

Popular catches here include Nile Tilapia, Largemouth Yellowfish, Mudfish, 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.

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:

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Common questions

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

Popular catches here include Nile Tilapia, Largemouth Yellowfish, Mudfish, 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 39%.