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Vaal River (Parys)

River fishing  Free State (Parys) · 07:58 - 18:25

Vaal River (Parys) is a river in Free State (Parys). Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
24°C
Air temp
17°C
Wind
7 m/s
Pressure
1027 hPa → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:13–09:13 Day 09:13–17:10 Dusk 17:10–19:10

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

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Likely catch now (7 species)

Nile Tilapia
Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
31%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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Largemouth Yellowfish
Largemouth Yellowfish
Labeobarbus kimberleyensis
14%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Tigerfish
Tigerfish
Hydrocynus vittatus
13%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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Mudfish
Mudfish
Labeo capensis
13%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Yellowfish
Smallmouth Yellowfish
Labeobarbus aeneus
12%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Common Carp
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
9%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season.
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African Sharptooth Catfish
African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
8%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Vaal River (Parys) is a river in Free State (Parys).

Popular catches here include Nile Tilapia, Largemouth Yellowfish, Tigerfish, Mudfish, 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.

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:

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Common questions

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

Popular catches here include Nile Tilapia, Largemouth Yellowfish, Tigerfish, Mudfish, 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 31%.