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Tahan River (Sungai Tahan)

River fishing  Taman Negara, Pahang · 07:00 - 19:23

Tahan River (Sungai Tahan) is a river in Taman Negara, Pahang. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
30°C
Air temp
30°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1008 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
98.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:15–08:15 Dusk 18:08–20:08

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

Next hours

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Likely catch now (6 species)

Giant Snakehead
Giant Snakehead
Channa micropeltes
21%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 30 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Hampala Barb
Hampala Barb
Hampala macrolepidota
21%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 30 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Malaysian Mahseer (Kelah)
Malaysian Mahseer (Kelah)
Tor tambroides
16%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 30 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Butterfly Peacock Bass
Butterfly Peacock Bass
Cichla ocellaris
15%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Asian Redtail Catfish (Baung)
Asian Redtail Catfish (Baung)
Hemibagrus nemurus
15%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 30 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Tinfoil Barb
Tinfoil Barb
Barbonymus schwanenfeldii
12%
Water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Tahan River (Sungai Tahan) is a river in Taman Negara, Pahang.

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

Giant Snakehead fishing is usually best around Jan-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 giant snakehead at dusk. 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 Tahan River (Sungai Tahan)?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Tahan River (Sungai Tahan)?

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 Tahan River (Sungai Tahan)?

Giant Snakehead fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Tahan River (Sungai Tahan) right now?

Right now Giant Snakehead is the most likely catch, at about 21%.