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Thamalakane River (Maun)

River fishing  North West (Maun) · 08:00 - 18:55

Thamalakane River (Maun) is a river in North West (Maun). Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Heavy rain
Water temp (est.)
26°C
Air temp
21°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1020 hPa → stable
Clouds
80.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:15–09:15 Day 09:15–17:40 Dusk 17:40–19:40

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

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Likely catch now (6 species)

Redbreast Tilapia
Redbreast Tilapia
Coptodon rendalli
32%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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African Pike
African Pike
Hepsetus odoe
15%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Nembwe
Nembwe
Serranochromis robustus
15%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Tigerfish
Tigerfish
Hydrocynus vittatus
15%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Three-spot Tilapia
Three-spot Tilapia
Oreochromis andersonii
14%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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African Sharptooth Catfish
African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
9%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Thamalakane River (Maun) is a river in North West (Maun).

Popular catches here include Redbreast Tilapia, African Pike, Nembwe, Tigerfish, Three-spot Tilapia and African Sharptooth Catfish.

Redbreast Tilapia 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 redbreast tilapia 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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More waters nearby

Guma Lagoon North West (Okavango Delta) · 159.1 km away Nxamaseri Channel North West (Okavango Panhandle) · 201.5 km away Okavango Panhandle (Shakawe) North West (Okavango) · 245.3 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Thamalakane River (Maun)?

Popular catches here include Redbreast Tilapia, African Pike, Nembwe, Tigerfish, Three-spot Tilapia and African Sharptooth Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Thamalakane River (Maun)?

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 Thamalakane River (Maun)?

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

What is biting at Thamalakane River (Maun) right now?

Right now Redbreast Tilapia is the most likely catch, at about 32%.