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Sepik River

River fishing  Indonesia · 07:36 - 19:28

Sepik River is a river in Indonesia. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Good 58% The bite right now
Top bet: Mangrove Jack Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
27°
Best day
Mon
88%
28°
Tue
78%
28°
Wed
82%
26°
Thu
100%
28°
Fri
100%
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
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
21°C
Wind
1 m/s
Pressure
1013 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:51–08:51 Dusk 18:13–20:13

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 93% lit
Major period 22:34–00:34 Major period 10:34–12:34 Minor period 16:36–18:06 Minor period 05:02–06:32

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

23:00
21°
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21°
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21°
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Likely catch now (5 species)

Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
58%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
51%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Giant Snakehead
Channa micropeltes
46%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Papuan Black Bass
Lutjanus goldiei
45%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Hampala Barb
Hampala macrolepidota
35%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Sepik River is a river in Indonesia.

Popular catches here include Mangrove Jack, Barramundi, Giant Snakehead, Papuan Black Bass and Hampala Barb.

Mangrove Jack fishing is usually best around Nov-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 mangrove jack 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)

About this water

The Sepik is the longest river on the island of New Guinea, and the third largest in Oceania by discharge volume after the Fly and Mamberamo. The majority of the river flows through the Papua New Guinea (PNG) provinces of Sandaun and East Sepik, with a small section flowing through the Indonesian province of Papua.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Sepik River?

Popular catches here include Mangrove Jack, Barramundi, Giant Snakehead, Papuan Black Bass and Hampala Barb.

Do you need a fishing license at Sepik 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 Sepik River?

Mangrove Jack fishing is usually best around Nov-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Sepik River right now?

Right now Mangrove Jack is the most likely catch, at about 29%.