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Sông Lam

River fishing  Vietnam · 06:25 - 19:42

Sông Lam is a river in Vietnam. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

Prime 88% The bite right now
Top bet: Mekong Giant Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
92%
35°
Tue
92%
33°
Wed
88%
33°
Thu
91%
32°
Fri
81%
32°
Sat
94%
30°
Sun
99%
33°
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
2 m/s
Pressure
1004 hPa → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:40–07:40 Dusk 18:27–20:27 Night 20:27–05:40

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:55–00:55 Major period 10:55–12:55 Minor period 17:48–19:18 Minor period 04:31–06:01

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

02:00
26°
03:00
26°
04:00
26°
05:00
26°
06:00
26°
07:00
26°
08:00
26°
09:00
28°
10:00
30°
11:00
31°
12:00
33°
13:00
34°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Mekong Giant Catfish
Pangasianodon gigas
88%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Wallago Catfish
Wallago attu
77%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
53%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Giant Snakehead
Channa micropeltes
50%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
47%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Hampala Barb
Hampala macrolepidota
38%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Sông Lam is a river in Vietnam.

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

Mekong Giant Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. 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.

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for mekong giant 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

The Cả River or better known as Lam River is a river in mainland Southeast Asia.

Read more on Wikipedia →

Map

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Sông Lam?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Sông Lam?

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 Lam?

Mekong Giant Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Sông Lam right now?

Right now Mekong Giant Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 34%.