Samanalawewa Reservoir
Samanalawewa Reservoir is a lake in Sri Lanka. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (5 species)
About the fishing here
Samanalawewa Reservoir is a lake in Sri Lanka.
Popular catches here include Giant Snakehead, Nile Tilapia, Striped Snakehead, Mahseer and Barramundi.
Giant Snakehead fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day 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
Fishing permit
You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:
About this water
The Samanala Dam is a dam primarily used for hydroelectric power generation in Sri Lanka. Commissioned in 1992, the Samanalawewa Project is the third-largest hydroelectric scheme in the country, producing 405 GWh of energy annually. It was built with financial support from Japan and the United Kingdom. It is notable for a large leak on its right bank. Power production continues as planned despite the leakage, and the water from the leak now provides two thirds of the water issued by the reservoir for agriculture in downstream areas.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Samanalawewa Reservoir?
Popular catches here include Giant Snakehead, Nile Tilapia, Striped Snakehead, Mahseer and Barramundi.
Do you need a fishing license at Samanalawewa Reservoir?
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 Samanalawewa Reservoir?
Giant Snakehead fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
What is biting at Samanalawewa Reservoir right now?
Right now Giant Snakehead is the most likely catch, at about 34%.