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Sông Sài Gòn

River fishing  Vietnam · 06:34 - 19:21

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

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Prime 73% 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
92%
31°
Best day
Thu
92%
29°
Fri
92%
29°
Sat
92%
26°
Sun
92%
26°
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
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
27°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1009 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
99.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:49–07:49 Dusk 18:06–20:06

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:26–02:26 Major period 12:26–14:26 Minor period 19:00–20:30 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

09:00
27°
10:00
28°
11:00
30°
12:00
30°
13:00
31°
14:00
31°
15:00
29°
16:00
27°
17:00
26°
18:00
26°
19:00
26°
20:00
26°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Giant Snakehead
Channa micropeltes
73%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Hampala Barb
Hampala macrolepidota
70%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
43%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
36%
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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Wallago Catfish
Wallago attu
34%
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, Mangrove Jack, Mekong Giant Catfish 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:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

The Saigon River is a river located in southern Vietnam that rises near Phum Daung in southeastern Cambodia, flows south and southeast for about 230 km (140 mi) and empties into the Nhà Bè River, which in turn empties into the South China Sea some 20 km (12 mi) northeast of the Mekong Delta.

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More waters nearby

Hồ Dầu Tiếng Vietnam · 38.1 km away Tri An Reservoir Dong Nai · 55.2 km away Hồ Trị An Vietnam · 64.4 km away Hồ Kim Long Vietnam · 91.2 km away Hồ Thác Mơ Vietnam · 94.7 km away Sông Cửa Tiểu Vietnam · 101.6 km away Sông Mỹ Tho Vietnam · 103.9 km away Sông Ba Lai Vietnam · 104.7 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Sông Sài Gòn?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Sông Sài Gòn?

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 Sài Gòn?

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

What is biting at Sông Sài Gòn right now?

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