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Rio Save

River fishing  Mozambique · 07:22 - 18:18

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

Good 61% The bite right now
Top bet: African Sharptooth Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 25 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
64%
26°
Best day
Sun
60%
26°
Mon
60%
27°
Tue
61%
27°
Wed
62%
26°
Thu
61%
28°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
25°C
Air temp
16°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1026 hPa → stable
Clouds
34.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:37–08:37 Dusk 17:03–19:03

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:04–23:04 Major period 09:04–11:04 Minor period 14:37–16:07 Minor period 04:01–05:31

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
16°
04:00
16°
05:00
16°
06:00
15°
07:00
15°
08:00
15°
09:00
18°
10:00
20°
11:00
21°
12:00
23°
13:00
24°
14:00
25°

Likely catch now (4 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
61%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 25 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Nembwe
Serranochromis robustus
24%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
21%
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 Save 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:

About this water

The Save River, or Sabi River is a 640 km (400 mi) river of southeastern Africa, flowing through Zimbabwe and Mozambique. The river has its source in Zimbabwe, some 80 km (50 mi) south of Harare, then flows south and then east, from the Zimbabwean highveld to its confluence with the Odzi River. It then turns south, drops over the Chivirira Falls, and flows down the western side of Zimbabwe's Eastern Highlands, forming a dry river valley in the rain shadow of these mountains. It is joined by the Runde River or Lundi at the Mozambique border, forming a dramatic confluence at Mahenya. It then crosses Mozambique to flow into the Indian Ocean at about 21°S.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Rio Save?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Rio Save?

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 Save?

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

What is biting at Rio Save right now?

Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 77%.