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البحيرة المرة الكبرى

Lake fishing  Egypt · 05:52 - 19:56

البحيرة المرة الكبرى is a lake in Egypt. Anglers here fish mainly for Nile Perch, Nile Tilapia and African Sharptooth Catfish.

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Prime 70% The bite right now
Top bet: Nile Perch Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 25 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
66%
37°
Best day
Thu
66%
36°
Fri
66%
36°
Sat
63%
37°
Sun
66%
38°
Mon
66%
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
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
25°C
Air temp
23°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1010 hPa → stable
Clouds
22.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:07–07:07 Dusk 18:41–20:41

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:22–02:22 Major period 12:22–14:22 Minor period 19:40–21:10 Minor period 05:34–07:04

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

05:00
23°
06:00
23°
07:00
23°
08:00
24°
09:00
26°
10:00
28°
11:00
31°
12:00
33°
13:00
35°
14:00
36°
15:00
37°
16:00
37°

Likely catch now (3 species)

Nile Perch
Lates niloticus
70%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 25 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
61%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
41%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

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

Nile Perch 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 nile perch at dawn. 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)

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More waters nearby

البحيرة المرة الصغرى Egypt · 17.5 km away سدر Egypt · 85.2 km away فرع دمياط Egypt · 107.4 km away بحيرة البردويل Egypt · 110.8 km away بحيرة المنزلة Egypt · 111.4 km away فرع دمياط Egypt · 121.6 km away وادي العريش Egypt · 160.5 km away وادي العريش Egypt · 160.8 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at البحيرة المرة الكبرى?

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

Do you need a fishing license at البحيرة المرة الكبرى?

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 البحيرة المرة الكبرى?

Nile Perch fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at البحيرة المرة الكبرى right now?

Right now Nile Perch is the most likely catch, at about 47%.