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Sungai Johor

River fishing  Malaysia · 07:01 - 19:15

Sungai Johor 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
76%
29°
Thu
91%
30°
Fri
92%
30°
Sat
92%
28°
Sun
100%
30°
Best day
Mon
82%
29°

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
27°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1012 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
97.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:16–08:16 Day 08:16–18:00 Dusk 18:00–20:00

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:37–02:37 Major period 12:37–14:37 Minor period 18:52–20:22 Minor period 06:52–08:22

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

10:00
27°
11:00
28°
12:00
29°
13:00
28°
14:00
28°
15:00
30°
16:00
28°
17:00
27°
18:00
26°
19:00
26°
20:00
25°
21:00
26°

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
73%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Hampala Barb
Hampala macrolepidota
70%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Tinfoil Barb
Barbonymus schwanenfeldii
59%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Malaysian Mahseer (Kelah)
Tor tambroides
50%
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 Johor River is the main river in the Malaysian state of Johor. The 122.7 km long river has a drainage basin of 2,636 km2 and flows in a roughly north–south direction, originating from Mount Gemuruh and then empties into the Strait of Johor. Its major tributaries are the Sayong, Linggiu, Tiram and Lebam Rivers. Its banks are also known to be the location of past capitals of Johor, the Johor Lama. The Sungai Johor Bridge, officially opened in June 2011, is the first bridge to span the river and is currently the longest river bridge in Malaysia.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Sungai Johor?

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 Johor?

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 Johor?

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

What is biting at Sungai Johor right now?

Right now Butterfly Peacock Bass is the most likely catch, at about 24%.