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Shimanto River

River fishing  Kochi Prefecture, Shikoku · 06:23 - 20:05

Shimanto River is a river in Kochi Prefecture, Shikoku. Anglers here fish mainly for Japanese Eel, Japanese Seabass and Largemouth Bass.

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Prime 87% The bite right now
Top bet: Japanese Eel Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
74%
30°
Thu
69%
30°
Fri
82%
26°
Sat
78%
28°
Sun
84%
28°
Mon
86%
26°
Best day

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.)
27°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1011 hPa → stable
Clouds
88.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:38–07:38 Dusk 18:50–20:50 Night 20:50–05:38

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:36–06:36 Major period 16:36–18:36 Minor period 22:15–23:45 Minor period 11:28–12:58

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
26°
23:00
26°
00:00
26°
01:00
26°
02:00
26°
03:00
26°
04:00
25°
05:00
25°
06:00
24°
07:00
25°
08:00
26°
09:00
28°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Japanese Eel
Anguilla japonica
87%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Japanese Seabass
Lateolabrax japonicus
82%
Active through the night, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
27%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
26%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Ayu Sweetfish
Plecoglossus altivelis
25%
Slow during the night, peak season.
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Iwana Char
Salvelinus leucomaenis
11%
Water outside its comfort range, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Japanese Eel, Japanese Seabass, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Ayu Sweetfish and Iwana Char.

Japanese Eel fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. 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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for japanese eel 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 Shimanto River is a Class A river in western Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. 196 km (122 mi) in length, it has a watershed of 2,270 km2 (880 sq mi).

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Shimanto River?

Popular catches here include Japanese Eel, Japanese Seabass, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Ayu Sweetfish, Iwana Char and Yamame Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Shimanto 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 Shimanto River?

Japanese Eel fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Shimanto River right now?

Right now Japanese Eel is the most likely catch, at about 56%.