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Sungai Gombak

River fishing  Malaysia · 07:07 - 19:25

Sungai Gombak is a river in Malaysia. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Prime 68% The bite right now
Top bet: Butterfly Peacock Bass Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
93%
32°
Sun
100%
31°
Best day
Mon
92%
28°
Tue
92%
30°
Wed
94%
31°
Thu
98%
31°

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.)
29°C
Air temp
25°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1011 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
22.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:22–08:22 Day 08:22–18:10 Dusk 18:10–20:10

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:30–23:30 Major period 09:30–11:30 Minor period 15:47–17:17 Minor period 03:43–05:13

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
25°
09:00
27°
10:00
29°
11:00
30°
12:00
30°
13:00
31°
14:00
30°
15:00
31°
16:00
31°
17:00
30°
18:00
30°
19:00
29°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Butterfly Peacock Bass
Cichla ocellaris
68%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Hampala Barb
Hampala macrolepidota
60%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Giant Snakehead
Channa micropeltes
59%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Tinfoil Barb
Barbonymus schwanenfeldii
54%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Malaysian Mahseer (Kelah)
Tor tambroides
44%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Asian Redtail Catfish (Baung)
Hemibagrus nemurus
22%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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About the fishing here

Sungai Gombak is a river in Malaysia.

Popular catches here include Butterfly Peacock Bass, Hampala Barb, Giant Snakehead, Tinfoil Barb, Malaysian Mahseer (Kelah) and Asian Redtail Catfish (Baung).

Butterfly Peacock Bass 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 butterfly peacock bass 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)

About this water

The Gombak River is a river which flows through Selangor and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. It is a tributary of the Klang River. The confluence where it meets the Klang River is the origin of Kuala Lumpur's name.

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More waters nearby

Sungai Kelang Malaysia · 1.8 km away Sungai Klang Malaysia · 5.5 km away Sungai Klang Malaysia · 9.6 km away Sungai Gombak Malaysia · 22.0 km away Sungai Gombak Malaysia · 23.0 km away Sungai Klang Malaysia · 23.8 km away Tasik Putrajaya Malaysia · 25.6 km away Sungai Selangor Malaysia · 46.8 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Sungai Gombak?

Popular catches here include Butterfly Peacock Bass, Hampala Barb, Giant Snakehead, Tinfoil Barb, Malaysian Mahseer (Kelah) and Asian Redtail Catfish (Baung).

Do you need a fishing license at Sungai Gombak?

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 Sungai Gombak?

Butterfly Peacock Bass fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Sungai Gombak right now?

Right now Butterfly Peacock Bass is the most likely catch, at about 27%.