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بحيرة سيوة

Lake fishing  Egypt · 06:22 - 20:21

بحيرة سيوة is a lake in Egypt. Anglers here fish mainly for Vundu Catfish, African Sharptooth Catfish and Nile Perch.

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Good 60% 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
75%
37°
Thu
75%
37°
Fri
75%
36°
Sat
75%
36°
Sun
76%
35°
Best day
Mon
76%
35°

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
26°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1011 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:37–07:37 Dusk 19:06–21:06 Night 21:06–05:37

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:50–02:50 Major period 12:50–14:50 Minor period 20:05–21:35 Minor period 06:05–07:35

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
26°
06:00
25°
07:00
25°
08:00
26°
09:00
28°
10:00
29°
11:00
31°
12:00
33°
13:00
34°
14:00
36°
15:00
36°
16:00
37°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Vundu Catfish
Heterobranchus bidorsalis
60%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
50%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Nile Perch
Lates niloticus
42%
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

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.

Guides for this water

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:

Fishing licence (overview)

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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%.