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Sungai Gombak

River fishing  Malaysia · 07:07 - 19:26

Sungai Gombak is a river in Malaysia. Anglers here fish mainly for Butterfly Peacock Bass, Giant Snakehead and Hampala Barb.

Prime 73% 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%
30°
Thu
99%
29°
Best day
Fri
86%
29°
Sat
99%
30°
Sun
98%
29°
Mon
88%
30°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1012 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
88.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:22–08:22 Day 08:22–18:11 Dusk 18:11–20:11

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:46–02:46 Major period 12:46–14:46 Minor period 19:03–20:33 Minor period 06:58–08:28

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

12:00
28°
13:00
29°
14:00
29°
15:00
29°
16:00
27°
17:00
25°
18:00
24°
19:00
25°
20:00
24°
21:00
24°
22:00
25°
23:00
24°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Butterfly Peacock Bass
Cichla ocellaris
73%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Giant Snakehead
Channa micropeltes
71%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Hampala Barb
Hampala macrolepidota
69%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Tinfoil Barb
Barbonymus schwanenfeldii
58%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Malaysian Mahseer (Kelah)
Tor tambroides
49%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Asian Redtail Catfish (Baung)
Hemibagrus nemurus
25%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Butterfly Peacock Bass, Giant Snakehead, Hampala Barb, 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.

Guides for this water

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:

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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Sungai Gombak?

Popular catches here include Butterfly Peacock Bass, Giant Snakehead, Hampala Barb, 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 24%.