Sungai Johor
Sungai Johor is a river in Malaysia. Anglers here fish mainly for Butterfly Peacock Bass, Giant Snakehead and Hampala Barb.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (6 species)
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
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%.