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Sungai Tambalang

River fishing  Malaysia · 07:04 - 19:33

Sungai Tambalang is a river in Malaysia. Anglers here fish mainly for Butterfly Peacock Bass, Hampala Barb and Giant Snakehead.

Prime 70% The bite right now
Top bet: Butterfly Peacock Bass Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
92%
29°
Thu
99%
29°
Best day
Fri
97%
29°
Sat
95%
29°
Sun
96%
29°
Mon
90%
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
Rain
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
29°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1010 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
48.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:19–08:19 Day 08:19–18:18 Dusk 18:18–20:18

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:48–02:48 Major period 12:48–14:48 Minor period 19:12–20:42 Minor period 06:54–08:24

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

11:00
29°
12:00
29°
13:00
29°
14:00
29°
15:00
29°
16:00
29°
17:00
28°
18:00
28°
19:00
25°
20:00
25°
21:00
25°
22:00
25°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Butterfly Peacock Bass
Cichla ocellaris
70%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Hampala Barb
Hampala macrolepidota
64%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Giant Snakehead
Channa micropeltes
64%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Tinfoil Barb
Barbonymus schwanenfeldii
56%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Malaysian Mahseer (Kelah)
Tor tambroides
46%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Asian Redtail Catfish (Baung)
Hemibagrus nemurus
23%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Butterfly Peacock Bass, Hampala Barb, Giant Snakehead, 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:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Sungai Tambalang?

Popular catches here include Butterfly Peacock Bass, Hampala Barb, Giant Snakehead, Tinfoil Barb, Malaysian Mahseer (Kelah) and Asian Redtail Catfish (Baung).

Do you need a fishing license at Sungai Tambalang?

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 Tambalang?

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

What is biting at Sungai Tambalang right now?

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