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بحيرة سيوة

Lake fishing  Egypt · 06:21 - 20:21

بحيرة سيوة is a lake in Egypt. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Prime 66% The bite right now
Top bet: Vundu Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
76%
35°
Best day
Sun
76%
36°
Mon
76%
36°
Tue
76%
37°
Wed
75%
38°
Thu
75%
37°

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.)
26°C
Air temp
27°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1013 hPa → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:36–07:36 Dusk 19:06–21:06 Night 21:06–05:36

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:35–23:35 Major period 09:35–11:35 Minor period 16:44–18:14 Minor period 02:55–04:25

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
27°
04:00
26°
05:00
26°
06:00
25°
07:00
24°
08:00
25°
09:00
28°
10:00
29°
11:00
31°
12:00
32°
13:00
34°
14:00
35°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Vundu Catfish
Heterobranchus bidorsalis
66%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
56%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Nile Perch
Lates niloticus
47%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Tigerfish
Hydrocynus forskahlii
28%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
20%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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About the fishing here

بحيرة سيوة is a lake in Egypt.

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

Vundu 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 vundu 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:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at بحيرة سيوة?

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

Do you need a fishing license at بحيرة سيوة?

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 بحيرة سيوة?

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

What is biting at بحيرة سيوة right now?

Right now Vundu Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 40%.