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Tahan River (Sungai Tahan)

River fishing  Taman Negara, Pahang · 07:07 - 19:25

Tahan River (Sungai Tahan) is a river in Taman Negara, Pahang. Anglers here fish mainly for Asian Redtail Catfish (Baung), Giant Snakehead and Malaysian Mahseer (Kelah).

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Prime 72% The bite right now
Top bet: Asian Redtail Catfish (Baung) Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
79%
32°
Best day
Thu
79%
32°
Fri
76%
33°
Sat
79%
33°
Sun
79%
33°
Mon
79%
33°

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
24°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1009 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
94.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:22–08:22 Dusk 18:10–20:10

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:38–06:38 Major period 16:38–18:38 Minor period 22:46–00:16 Minor period 11:01–12:31

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
24°
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24°
00:00
24°
01:00
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Likely catch now (6 species)

Asian Redtail Catfish (Baung)
Hemibagrus nemurus
72%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Giant Snakehead
Channa micropeltes
52%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Malaysian Mahseer (Kelah)
Tor tambroides
47%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Hampala Barb
Hampala macrolepidota
43%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Tinfoil Barb
Barbonymus schwanenfeldii
37%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Butterfly Peacock Bass
Cichla ocellaris
30%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

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

Asian Redtail Catfish (Baung) 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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for asian redtail catfish (baung) 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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Tahan River (Sungai Tahan)?

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

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)?

Asian Redtail Catfish (Baung) 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 Asian Redtail Catfish (Baung) is the most likely catch, at about 50%.