Vaal River
Vaal River is a river in South Africa. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (6 species)
About the fishing here
Vaal River is a river in South Africa.
Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Largemouth Yellowfish, Nile Tilapia, Mudfish, Tigerfish and Smallmouth Yellowfish.
African Sharptooth Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn 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
Fishing permit
You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:
About this water
The Vaal River is the largest tributary of the Orange River in South Africa. The river has its source near Breyten in Mpumalanga province, east of Johannesburg and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) north of Ermelo and only about 240 kilometres (150 mi) from the Indian Ocean. It then flows westwards to its confluence with the Orange River southwest of Kimberley in the Northern Cape. It is 1,458 kilometres (906 mi) long, and forms the border between Mpumalanga, Gauteng and North West Province on its north bank, and the Free State on its south.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Vaal River?
Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Largemouth Yellowfish, Nile Tilapia, Mudfish, Tigerfish and Smallmouth Yellowfish.
Do you need a fishing license at Vaal River?
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?
African Sharptooth Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Vaal River right now?
Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 63%.