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Sông Ba Lai

River fishing  Vietnam · 06:36 - 19:19

Sông Ba Lai is a river in Vietnam. Anglers here fish mainly for Giant Snakehead, Hampala Barb and Barramundi.

Prime 78% The bite right now
Top bet: Giant Snakehead Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
91%
31°
Thu
92%
27°
Best day
Fri
92%
27°
Sat
92%
26°
Sun
92%
27°
Mon
92%
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
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
27°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1009 hPa → stable
Clouds
91.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:51–07:51 Dusk 18:04–20:04

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:27–02:27 Major period 12:27–14:27 Minor period 18:58–20:28 Minor period 06:25–07:55

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

09:00
27°
10:00
29°
11:00
30°
12:00
31°
13:00
29°
14:00
30°
15:00
28°
16:00
28°
17:00
29°
18:00
28°
19:00
28°
20:00
27°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Giant Snakehead
Channa micropeltes
78%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Hampala Barb
Hampala macrolepidota
76%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
38%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mekong Giant Catfish
Pangasianodon gigas
35%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
32%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Wallago Catfish
Wallago attu
30%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Giant Snakehead, Hampala Barb, Barramundi, Mekong Giant Catfish, Mangrove Jack and Wallago Catfish.

Giant Snakehead 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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for giant snakehead at the day. 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:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Sông Ba Lai?

Popular catches here include Giant Snakehead, Hampala Barb, Barramundi, Mekong Giant Catfish, Mangrove Jack and Wallago Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Sông Ba Lai?

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 Sông Ba Lai?

Giant Snakehead fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Sông Ba Lai right now?

Right now Giant Snakehead is the most likely catch, at about 37%.