Rima

River fishing Nigeria · 06:12 - 19:07

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

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Good 57% The bite right now

Top bet: African Sharptooth Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow

94%

35°

Sun

96%

34°

Mon

100%

33°

Best day

Tue

89%

34°

Wed

90%

34°

Thu

81%

32°

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.)

28°C

Air temp

27°C

Wind

4 m/s

Pressure

1013 hPa → stable

Clouds

9.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-06-26 02:53

Best times today

Dawn 05:27–07:27 Dusk 17:52–19:52 Night 19:52–05:27

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit

Major period 20:53–22:53 Major period 08:53–10:53 Minor period 15:29–16:59 Minor period 02:47–04:17

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

27°

02:00

26°

03:00

26°

04:00

25°

05:00

25°

06:00

25°

07:00

25°

08:00

26°

09:00

28°

10:00

30°

11:00

32°

12:00

34°

Likely catch now (6 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish

Clarias gariepinus

57%

Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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Atlantic Tarpon

Megalops atlanticus

55%

Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

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Nile Perch

Lates niloticus

47%

Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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Giant African Threadfin

Polydactylus quadrifilis

41%

Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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African Red Snapper

Lutjanus agennes

39%

Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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Nile Tilapia

Oreochromis niloticus

20%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.

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About the fishing here

Rima is a river in Nigeria.

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

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

Rima, also known as Rima the Jungle Girl, is the fictional heroine of W. H. Hudson's 1904 novel Green Mansions: A Romance of the Tropical Forest. In it, Rima, a primitive girl of the shrinking rain forest of South America, meets Abel, a political fugitive. A film adaptation of Green Mansions was made in 1959 starring Audrey Hepburn.

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More waters nearby

Goronyo Dam Nigeria · 28.2 km away Sokoto Nigeria · 128.5 km away Bunsuru Nigeria · 140.7 km away Goulbi de Gabi Nigeria · 144.3 km away Gagere Nigeria · 152.0 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Rima?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Rima?

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 Rima?

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

What is biting at Rima right now?

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