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Sakrivier

River fishing  South Africa · 07:36 - 17:43

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

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Prime 70% The bite right now
Top bet: African Sharptooth Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
57%
10°
Tue
58%
16°
Wed
65%
15°
Best day
Thu
60%
10°
Fri
60%
9°
Sat
60%
14°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
22°C
Air temp
8°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1018 hPa → stable
Clouds
98.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:51–08:51 Dusk 16:28–18:28 Night 18:28–06:51

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:29–00:29 Major period 10:29–12:29 Minor period 15:24–16:54 Minor period 06:04–07:34

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

21:00
8°
22:00
8°
23:00
9°
00:00
9°
01:00
9°
02:00
9°
03:00
9°
04:00
8°
05:00
8°
06:00
7°
07:00
6°
08:00
6°

Likely catch now (5 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
70%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Largemouth Yellowfish
Labeobarbus kimberleyensis
33%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mudfish
Labeo capensis
22%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
21%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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Smallmouth Yellowfish
Labeobarbus aeneus
10%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Sakrivier is a river in South Africa.

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

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:

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More waters nearby

Bloubanksrivier South Africa · 145.7 km away Sakrivier South Africa · 186.3 km away Doringrivier South Africa · 201.6 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Sakrivier?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Sakrivier?

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 Sakrivier?

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

What is biting at Sakrivier right now?

Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 70%.