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Palmiet River

River fishing  South Africa · 07:51 - 17:44

Palmiet River is a river in South Africa. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Slow 21% The bite right now
Top bet: Mudfish Water near its preferred 21 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
34%
11°
Tue
33%
13°
Wed
37%
12°
Thu
36%
12°
Fri
38%
13°
Best day
Sat
34%
16°

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.)
21°C
Air temp
10°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1016 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
85.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:06–09:06 Day 09:06–16:29 Dusk 16:29–18:29

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:37–00:37 Major period 10:37–12:37 Minor period 15:23–16:53 Minor period 06:21–07:51

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

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10°
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02:00
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04:00
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Likely catch now (2 species)

Mudfish
Labeo capensis
21%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Yellowfish
Labeobarbus aeneus
10%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Palmiet River is a river in South Africa.

Popular catches here include Mudfish and Smallmouth Yellowfish.

Mudfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, Oct-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

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)

About this water

Palmiet River is a river located in the Western Cape province of South Africa. The Palmiet River is a typical Western Cape river, experiencing winter rainfall and it is important for the Western Cape Water Supply System. It has a small catchment area of 500 km2, flows through the expanse of the Elgin Valley, and reaches the ocean through an estuary.

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More waters nearby

Cape Hangklip South Africa · 26.1 km away Theewaterskloof Dam South Africa · 26.5 km away False Bay South Africa · 32.7 km away False Bay South Africa · 33.1 km away Walker Bay South Africa · 42.2 km away Cape Point (False Bay shoreline) Western Cape (Cape Peninsula) · 49.4 km away Cape of Good Hope South Africa · 51.7 km away Silvermine Dam South Africa · 57.2 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Palmiet River?

Popular catches here include Mudfish and Smallmouth Yellowfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Palmiet 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 Palmiet River?

Mudfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, Oct-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Palmiet River right now?

Right now Mudfish is the most likely catch, at about 83%.