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Storms River

River fishing  South Africa · 08:30 - 18:24

Storms River is a river in South Africa. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Prime 66% The bite right now
Top bet: African Sharptooth Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
59%
24°
Sun
52%
20°
Mon
46%
12°
Tue
52%
14°
Wed
62%
12°
Best day
Thu
55%
10°

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.)
22°C
Air temp
15°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1025 hPa → stable
Clouds
73.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:45–09:45 Day 09:45–17:09 Dusk 17:09–19:09

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:41–23:41 Major period 09:41–11:41 Minor period 14:40–16:10 Minor period 05:11–06:41

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
15°
04:00
14°
05:00
13°
06:00
13°
07:00
13°
08:00
13°
09:00
13°
10:00
15°
11:00
18°
12:00
20°
13:00
22°
14:00
21°

Likely catch now (3 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
66%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Mudfish
Labeo capensis
21%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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Smallmouth Yellowfish
Labeobarbus aeneus
9%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Storms River is a river in South Africa.

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Mudfish and Smallmouth Yellowfish.

African Sharptooth Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. 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.

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for african sharptooth 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)

About this water

Storms River is a river in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. The river mouth is located in the Tsitsikamma National Park. The 5 day Otter Trail starts at the Storms River mouth.

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More waters nearby

Algoa Bay South Africa · 195.3 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Storms River?

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Mudfish and Smallmouth Yellowfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Storms River?

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 Storms River?

African Sharptooth Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Storms River right now?

Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 89%.