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وادي نقرص

River fishing  Egypt · 05:55 - 19:34

وادي نقرص is a river in Egypt. Anglers here fish mainly for Tigerfish, Nile Tilapia and Nile Perch.

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Prime 95% The bite right now
Top bet: Tigerfish Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
69%
41°
Thu
61%
41°
Fri
71%
39°
Best day
Sat
71%
39°
Sun
70%
39°
Mon
70%
40°

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.)
28°C
Air temp
32°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1008 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:10–07:10 Day 07:10–18:19 Dusk 18:19–20:19

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:13–02:13 Major period 12:13–14:13 Minor period 19:17–20:47 Minor period 05:40–07:10

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

08:00
32°
09:00
34°
10:00
36°
11:00
38°
12:00
39°
13:00
40°
14:00
40°
15:00
40°
16:00
39°
17:00
38°
18:00
36°
19:00
35°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Tigerfish
Hydrocynus forskahlii
95%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
66%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Nile Perch
Lates niloticus
44%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Vundu Catfish
Heterobranchus bidorsalis
22%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
19%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

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

Tigerfish fishing is usually best around May-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn, day 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 tigerfish 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)

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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 Tigerfish, Nile Tilapia, Nile Perch, Vundu Catfish and African Sharptooth Catfish.

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?

Tigerfish fishing is usually best around May-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at وادي نقرص right now?

Right now Tigerfish is the most likely catch, at about 56%.