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Sungai Rajang

River fishing  Malaysia · 07:23 - 19:38

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

Prime 71% The bite right now
Top bet: Butterfly Peacock Bass Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
98%
32°
Best day
Sun
86%
32°
Mon
74%
32°
Tue
92%
31°
Wed
87%
30°
Thu
95%
32°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
25°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1014 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
63.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:38–08:38 Day 08:38–18:23 Dusk 18:23–20:23

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:45–23:45 Major period 09:45–11:45 Minor period 16:00–17:30 Minor period 04:00–05:30

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
25°
11:00
26°
12:00
28°
13:00
29°
14:00
30°
15:00
31°
16:00
31°
17:00
31°
18:00
30°
19:00
29°
20:00
27°
21:00
26°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Butterfly Peacock Bass
Cichla ocellaris
71%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Giant Snakehead
Channa micropeltes
67%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Hampala Barb
Hampala macrolepidota
66%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Tinfoil Barb
Barbonymus schwanenfeldii
57%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Malaysian Mahseer (Kelah)
Tor tambroides
47%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Asian Redtail Catfish (Baung)
Hemibagrus nemurus
24%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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About the fishing here

Sungai Rajang is a river in Malaysia.

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.

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:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Sungai Rajang?

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 Rajang?

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 Rajang?

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

What is biting at Sungai Rajang right now?

Right now Butterfly Peacock Bass is the most likely catch, at about 26%.