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Upper Zambezi (Sioma)

River fishing  Western (Sioma) · 07:50 - 19:14

Upper Zambezi (Sioma) is a river in Western (Sioma). Anglers here fish mainly for Upper Zambezi Yellowfish, Redbreast Tilapia and Nembwe.

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Prime 68% The bite right now
Top bet: Upper Zambezi Yellowfish Water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
73%
26°
Best day
Thu
73%
27°
Fri
73%
27°
Sat
73%
27°
Sun
73%
28°
Mon
73%
26°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1018 hPa → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:05–09:05 Day 09:05–17:59 Dusk 17:59–19:59

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:53–06:53 Major period 16:53–18:53 Minor period 23:19–00:49 Minor period 10:56–12:26

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

15:00
26°
16:00
27°
17:00
26°
18:00
26°
19:00
22°
20:00
20°
21:00
19°
22:00
18°
23:00
18°
00:00
16°
01:00
15°
02:00
14°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Upper Zambezi Yellowfish
Labeobarbus codringtonii
68%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Redbreast Tilapia
Coptodon rendalli
64%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Nembwe
Serranochromis robustus
45%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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African Pike
Hepsetus odoe
44%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Tigerfish
Hydrocynus vittatus
41%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Three-spot Tilapia
Oreochromis andersonii
36%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Upper Zambezi Yellowfish, Redbreast Tilapia, Nembwe, African Pike, Tigerfish and Three-spot Tilapia.

Upper Zambezi Yellowfish fishing is usually best around May-Aug. 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

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 Upper Zambezi (Sioma)?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Upper Zambezi (Sioma)?

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 Upper Zambezi (Sioma)?

Upper Zambezi Yellowfish fishing is usually best around May-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Upper Zambezi (Sioma) right now?

Right now Upper Zambezi Yellowfish is the most likely catch, at about 36%.