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Tasik Bakun

Lake fishing  Malaysia · 07:20 - 19:35

Tasik Bakun is a lake in Malaysia. Anglers here fish mainly for Giant Snakehead, Butterfly Peacock Bass and Hampala Barb.

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Prime 67% The bite right now
Top bet: Giant Snakehead Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
87%
27°
Thu
97%
28°
Fri
91%
26°
Sat
99%
25°
Best day
Sun
86%
29°
Mon
80%
28°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Heavy rain
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
22°C
Wind
1 m/s
Pressure
1014 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:35–08:35 Day 08:35–18:20 Dusk 18:20–20:20

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:57–02:57 Major period 12:57–14:57 Minor period 19:13–20:43 Minor period 07:11–08:41

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
22°
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22°
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22°
14:00
22°
15:00
22°
16:00
22°
17:00
22°
18:00
22°
19:00
22°
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22°
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21°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Giant Snakehead
Channa micropeltes
67%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Butterfly Peacock Bass
Cichla ocellaris
66%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Hampala Barb
Hampala macrolepidota
64%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Tinfoil Barb
Barbonymus schwanenfeldii
53%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Malaysian Mahseer (Kelah)
Tor tambroides
46%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Asian Redtail Catfish (Baung)
Hemibagrus nemurus
23%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

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

Giant Snakehead 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 giant snakehead 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:

Fishing licence (overview)

Map

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Tasik Bakun?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Tasik Bakun?

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 Tasik Bakun?

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

What is biting at Tasik Bakun right now?

Right now Giant Snakehead is the most likely catch, at about 24%.