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وادي نقرص

River fishing  Egypt · 05:54 - 19:34

وادي نقرص is a river in Egypt. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Prime 66% The bite right now
Top bet: Vundu Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
76%
38°
Best day
Sun
76%
39°
Mon
76%
39°
Tue
76%
40°
Wed
69%
40°
Thu
70%
41°

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.)
27°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1009 hPa → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:09–07:09 Dusk 18:19–20:19 Night 20:19–05:09

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 20:58–22:58 Major period 08:58–10:58 Minor period 15:57–17:27 Minor period 02:29–03:59

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
28°
04:00
27°
05:00
27°
06:00
26°
07:00
28°
08:00
30°
09:00
32°
10:00
33°
11:00
35°
12:00
36°
13:00
38°
14:00
39°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Vundu Catfish
Heterobranchus bidorsalis
66%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
56%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Nile Perch
Lates niloticus
47%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Tigerfish
Hydrocynus forskahlii
28%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
20%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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About the fishing here

وادي نقرص is a river 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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More waters nearby

Wadi Sikait Egypt · 12.7 km away Marsa Alam (Red Sea offshore) Red Sea (Marsa Alam) · 45.7 km away Wadi Abū Ghuşān Egypt · 54.2 km away Marsa Mubarak Egypt · 90.6 km away Lake Nasser (Aswan) Aswan (Lake Nasser) · 202.2 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at وادي نقرص?

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

Do you need a fishing license at وادي نقرص?

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 وادي نقرص?

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

What is biting at وادي نقرص right now?

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