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Silvermine Dam

Lake fishing  South Africa · 07:53 - 17:47

Silvermine Dam is a lake in South Africa. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Slow 20% The bite right now
Top bet: Mudfish Water near its preferred 21 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
35%
10°
Tue
33%
11°
Wed
35%
12°
Thu
36%
12°
Fri
36%
11°
Sat
37%
12°
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
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
21°C
Air temp
10°C
Wind
8 m/s
Pressure
1016 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
52.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:08–09:08 Day 09:08–16:32 Dusk 16:32–18:32

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:39–00:39 Major period 10:39–12:39 Minor period 15:26–16:56 Minor period 06:23–07:53

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

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10°
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23:00
9°
00:00
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01:00
9°
02:00
8°
03:00
8°
04:00
7°
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06:00
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07:00
7°

Likely catch now (1 species)

Mudfish
Labeo capensis
20%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Silvermine Dam is a lake in South Africa.

Popular catches here include Mudfish.

Mudfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, Oct-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

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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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Silvermine Dam?

Popular catches here include Mudfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Silvermine Dam?

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 Silvermine Dam?

Mudfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, Oct-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Silvermine Dam right now?

Right now Mudfish is the most likely catch, at about 100%.