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Vaal River (Parys)

River fishing  Free State (Parys) · 07:49 - 18:44

Vaal River (Parys) is a river in Free State (Parys). Anglers here fish mainly for Nile Tilapia, Mudfish and Largemouth Yellowfish.

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Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: Nile Tilapia Active through the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
75%
20°
Thu
75%
22°
Fri
76%
22°
Best day
Sat
75%
22°
Sun
75%
22°
Mon
71%
9°

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.)
27°C
Air temp
20°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1022 hPa → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:04–09:04 Day 09:04–17:29 Dusk 17:29–19:29

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:37–06:37 Major period 16:37–18:37 Minor period 23:14–00:44 Minor period 10:31–12:01

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

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17°
19:00
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9°
23:00
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Likely catch now (7 species)

Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Mudfish
Labeo capensis
39%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Yellowfish
Labeobarbus kimberleyensis
39%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Tigerfish
Hydrocynus vittatus
37%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Smallmouth Yellowfish
Labeobarbus aeneus
33%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
29%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Nile Tilapia, Mudfish, Largemouth Yellowfish, Tigerfish, Smallmouth Yellowfish and Common Carp.

Nile 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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for nile 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:

Fishing licence (overview)

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Vaal River (Parys)?

Popular catches here include Nile Tilapia, Mudfish, Largemouth Yellowfish, Tigerfish, Smallmouth Yellowfish, Common Carp and African Sharptooth Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Vaal River (Parys)?

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 Vaal River (Parys)?

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

What is biting at Vaal River (Parys) right now?

Right now Nile Tilapia is the most likely catch, at about 51%.