Sungai Kelantan
Sungai Kelantan 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 Kelantan River is a major river in Kelantan, Malaysia. Its drainage basin is about 11,900 km² in northeast Malaysia, including part of the Taman Negara, and flows northwards into the South China Sea. The rainfall over the area varies between 0 mm in the dry season (March–May) to 1,750 mm in the monsoon season (November–January). The average runoff from the area is about 500 m³/s. It is the second longest river in the east coast region and fourth longest river in Peninsular Malaysia behind the Pahang, Perak and Muar, at the length of 248 kilometres (154 mi).
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Sungai Kelantan?
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 Kelantan?
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 Kelantan?
Butterfly Peacock Bass fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
What is biting at Sungai Kelantan right now?
Right now Butterfly Peacock Bass is the most likely catch, at about 24%.