All spots

Otamiri River

River fishing  Nigeria · 06:22 - 18:47

Otamiri River is a river in Nigeria. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

Prime 67% The bite right now
Top bet: African Sharptooth Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
30°
Best day
Sun
100%
29°
Mon
100%
26°
Tue
97%
29°
Wed
90%
29°
Thu
90%
30°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
24°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1016 hPa → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:37–07:37 Dusk 17:32–19:32 Night 19:32–05:37

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 20:48–22:48 Major period 08:48–10:48 Minor period 15:09–16:39 Minor period 02:57–04:27

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

01:00
24°
02:00
24°
03:00
24°
04:00
24°
05:00
24°
06:00
24°
07:00
24°
08:00
25°
09:00
27°
10:00
28°
11:00
28°
12:00
29°

Likely catch now (6 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
67%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
Tap for details
Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
66%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
Tap for details
Nile Perch
Lates niloticus
54%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
Tap for details
African Red Snapper
Lutjanus agennes
46%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
Tap for details
Giant African Threadfin
Polydactylus quadrifilis
46%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
Tap for details
Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
Tap for details

About the fishing here

Otamiri River is a river in Nigeria.

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Atlantic Tarpon, Nile Perch, African Red Snapper, Giant African Threadfin and Nile Tilapia.

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

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:

About this water

The Otamiri River is one of the main rivers in Imo State, Nigeria.The river takes its name from Ota Miri, a deity who owns all the waters that are called by his name, and who is often the dominating god of Mbari houses. The river runs south from Egbu past Owerri and through Nekede, Ihiagwa, Eziobodo, Olokwu Umuisi, Mgbirichi and Umuagwo to Ozuzu in Etche, in the Rivers State, from where it flows to the Atlantic Ocean. The length of the river from its source to its confluence at Emeabiam with the Uramiriukwa River is 30 kilometres (19 mi).

Read more on Wikipedia →

Map

More waters nearby

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Otamiri River?

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Atlantic Tarpon, Nile Perch, African Red Snapper, Giant African Threadfin and Nile Tilapia.

Do you need a fishing license at Otamiri River?

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 Otamiri River?

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

What is biting at Otamiri River right now?

Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 27%.