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Shingwedzi

River fishing  Mozambique · 07:34 - 18:16

Shingwedzi is a river in Mozambique. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

Good 56% The bite right now
Top bet: African Sharptooth Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
63%
23°
Sun
64%
25°
Best day
Mon
60%
28°
Tue
62%
26°
Wed
61%
26°
Thu
60%
29°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
24°C
Air temp
16°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1028 hPa → stable
Clouds
2.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:49–08:49 Dusk 17:01–19:01

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:09–23:09 Major period 09:09–11:09 Minor period 14:34–16:04 Minor period 04:13–05:43

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

03:00
16°
04:00
16°
05:00
16°
06:00
15°
07:00
15°
08:00
15°
09:00
17°
10:00
20°
11:00
22°
12:00
22°
13:00
23°
14:00
24°

Likely catch now (4 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
56%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Nembwe
Serranochromis robustus
23%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
20%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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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

Shingwedzi is a river in Mozambique.

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Nembwe, Nile Tilapia 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:

About this water

Shingwedzi is a rest camp and ranger's post situated in the northern section of the Kruger National Park. The camp is located on the southern bank of the Shingwedzi River, for which it is named, in Limpopo province, South Africa. The surrounding country formerly constituted the Singwitsi Reserve, proclaimed in 1903, which encompassed over 5,000 square kilometers. The region was over-hunted by the end of the 19th century, its big game depleted and its elephant population completely decimated. The name "Shingwedzi" is of Tsonga origin, and was perhaps derived from "Shing-xa-goli", perhaps a local chieftain, and "njwetse", the sound of iron rubbing against iron.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Shingwedzi?

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Nembwe, Nile Tilapia and Tigerfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Shingwedzi?

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 Shingwedzi?

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

What is biting at Shingwedzi right now?

Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 76%.