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Sand River

River fishing  South Africa · 07:41 - 18:27

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

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Prime 67% The bite right now
Top bet: African Sharptooth Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
60%
25°
Tue
64%
23°
Best day
Wed
63%
22°
Thu
60%
25°
Fri
60%
23°
Sat
60%
22°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
24°C
Air temp
15°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1020 hPa → stable
Clouds
80.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:56–08:56 Dusk 17:12–19:12

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:53–00:53 Major period 10:53–12:53 Minor period 16:14–17:44 Minor period 06:03–07:33

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

22:00
15°
23:00
14°
00:00
14°
01:00
13°
02:00
13°
03:00
12°
04:00
12°
05:00
12°
06:00
12°
07:00
11°
08:00
10°
09:00
14°

Likely catch now (5 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
67%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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Mudfish
Labeo capensis
21%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Yellowfish
Labeobarbus aeneus
10%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Tigerfish
Hydrocynus vittatus
9%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Sand River is a river in South Africa.

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Nile Tilapia, Mudfish, Smallmouth Yellowfish 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:

Fishing licence (overview)

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Sand River?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Sand River?

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 Sand River?

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

What is biting at Sand River right now?

Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 81%.