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Pienaars River

River fishing  South Africa · 07:55 - 18:30

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

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Good 56% The bite right now
Top bet: African Sharptooth Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
60%
21°
Tue
60%
23°
Wed
61%
19°
Best day
Thu
60%
20°
Fri
60%
16°
Sat
60%
18°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
24°C
Air temp
13°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1020 hPa → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:10–09:10 Dusk 17:15–19:15

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:02–01:02 Major period 11:02–13:02 Minor period 16:15–17:45 Minor period 06:19–07:49

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

22:00
13°
23:00
12°
00:00
12°
01:00
11°
02:00
10°
03:00
10°
04:00
9°
05:00
9°
06:00
9°
07:00
8°
08:00
8°
09:00
10°

Likely catch now (6 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
56%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Yellowfish
Labeobarbus kimberleyensis
27%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
20%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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Mudfish
Labeo capensis
18%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Tigerfish
Hydrocynus vittatus
9%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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Smallmouth Yellowfish
Labeobarbus aeneus
8%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Pienaars River is a river in South Africa.

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

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:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

The Pienaars River is a river in South Africa. It is a tributary of the Crocodile River. A short section of this river is known as the Moretele River. Tributaries of the Pienaars River include the Moreletaspruit. Note that the above-mentioned Moretele river section is 60 km away from the Moreletaspruit and these two should not be confused with one another.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Pienaars River?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Pienaars 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 Pienaars River?

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

What is biting at Pienaars River right now?

Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 66%.