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Rio Limpopo

River fishing  Mozambique · 07:30 - 18:06

Rio Limpopo is a river in Mozambique. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

Good 54% The bite right now
Top bet: African Sharptooth Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
65%
24°
Best day
Sun
64%
24°
Mon
60%
27°
Tue
65%
24°
Wed
61%
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
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
25°C
Air temp
17°C
Wind
1 m/s
Pressure
1027 hPa → stable
Clouds
12.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:45–08:45 Dusk 16:51–18:51

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:02–23:02 Major period 09:02–11:02 Minor period 14:25–15:55 Minor period 04:10–05:40

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

03:00
17°
04:00
17°
05:00
17°
06:00
17°
07:00
17°
08:00
18°
09:00
20°
10:00
22°
11:00
24°
12:00
25°
13:00
25°
14:00
25°

Likely catch now (4 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
54%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Nembwe
Serranochromis robustus
23%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
20%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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Tigerfish
Hydrocynus vittatus
9%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Rio Limpopo is a river in Mozambique.

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Nembwe, Nile Tilapia 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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Rio Limpopo?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Rio Limpopo?

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 Rio Limpopo?

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

What is biting at Rio Limpopo right now?

Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 75%.