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Sungai Kapuas

River fishing  Indonesia · 06:33 - 18:42

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

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Good 47% The bite right now
Top bet: Mangrove Jack Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
77%
30°
Mon
81%
31°
Tue
84%
30°
Wed
90%
30°
Best day
Thu
83%
30°
Fri
86%
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
Heavy rain
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
27°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1009 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
92.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:48–07:48 Dusk 17:27–19:27

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 93% lit
Major period 21:39–23:39 Major period 09:39–11:39 Minor period 15:51–17:21 Minor period 03:57–05:27

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

20:00
27°
21:00
26°
22:00
25°
23:00
25°
00:00
24°
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24°
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24°
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24°
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Likely catch now (4 species)

Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
47%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Giant Snakehead
Channa micropeltes
45%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
42%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Hampala Barb
Hampala macrolepidota
35%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Sungai Kapuas is a river in Indonesia.

Popular catches here include Mangrove Jack, Giant Snakehead, Barramundi and Hampala Barb.

Mangrove Jack fishing is usually best around Nov-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn 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 mangrove jack 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)

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More waters nearby

Sungai Melawi Indonesia · 99.1 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Sungai Kapuas?

Popular catches here include Mangrove Jack, Giant Snakehead, Barramundi and Hampala Barb.

Do you need a fishing license at Sungai Kapuas?

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 Kapuas?

Mangrove Jack fishing is usually best around Nov-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Sungai Kapuas right now?

Right now Mangrove Jack is the most likely catch, at about 31%.