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Pongolapoort Dam

Lake fishing  South Africa · 07:42 - 18:07

Pongolapoort Dam is a lake in South Africa. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Prime 66% The bite right now
Top bet: African Sharptooth Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
66%
23°
Best day
Sun
60%
25°
Mon
60%
26°
Tue
62%
23°
Wed
60%
26°
Thu
60%
27°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Fog
Water temp (est.)
24°C
Air temp
18°C
Wind
1 m/s
Pressure
1028 hPa → stable
Clouds
91.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:57–08:57 Dusk 16:52–18:52

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:09–23:09 Major period 09:09–11:09 Minor period 14:25–15:55 Minor period 04:22–05:52

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

04:00
18°
05:00
18°
06:00
18°
07:00
17°
08:00
17°
09:00
17°
10:00
18°
11:00
20°
12:00
21°
13:00
22°
14:00
23°
15:00
24°

Likely catch now (4 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
66%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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Mudfish
Labeo capensis
22%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Tigerfish
Hydrocynus vittatus
9%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Pongolapoort Dam is a lake in South Africa.

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

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:

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More waters nearby

Jozini Dam (Pongolapoort) KwaZulu-Natal (Jozini) · 10.9 km away Buffalo River South Africa · 179.8 km away Driekoppies Dam South Africa · 189.2 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Pongolapoort Dam?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Pongolapoort Dam?

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 Pongolapoort Dam?

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

What is biting at Pongolapoort Dam right now?

Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 81%.