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ጊቤ

River fishing  Kenya · 06:23 - 18:50

ጊቤ is a river in Kenya. Anglers here fish mainly for Marbled Lungfish, African Sharptooth Catfish and Nile Perch.

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Prime 71% The bite right now
Top bet: Marbled Lungfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
69%
29°
Thu
70%
29°
Fri
75%
28°
Sat
75%
28°
Sun
71%
29°
Mon
76%
29°
Best day

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
27°C
Air temp
20°C
Wind
1 m/s
Pressure
1015 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
56.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:38–07:38 Dusk 17:35–19:35 Night 19:35–05:38

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:05–02:05 Major period 12:05–14:05 Minor period 18:28–19:58 Minor period 06:12–07:42

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

04:00
20°
05:00
20°
06:00
19°
07:00
20°
08:00
22°
09:00
24°
10:00
26°
11:00
27°
12:00
28°
13:00
28°
14:00
29°
15:00
29°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Marbled Lungfish
Protopterus aethiopicus
71%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
55%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Nile Perch
Lates niloticus
45%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
21%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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About the fishing here

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

Marbled Lungfish 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 marbled lungfish 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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More waters nearby

Lake Chew Bahir Kenya · 138.9 km away Laga Kurrsa Kenya · 197.9 km away Laga Wata Kenya · 217.2 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at ጊቤ?

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

Do you need a fishing license at ጊቤ?

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 ጊቤ?

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

What is biting at ጊቤ right now?

Right now Marbled Lungfish is the most likely catch, at about 48%.