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Victoria Reservoir

Lake fishing  Kandy District, Central Province · 06:22 - 18:55

Victoria Reservoir is a lake in Kandy District, Central Province. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
29°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1010 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
95.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:37–07:37 Day 07:37–17:40 Dusk 17:40–19:40

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

Next hours

17:00
29°
18:00
27°
19:00
26°
20:00
24°
21:00
24°
22:00
22°
23:00
22°
00:00
22°
01:00
22°
02:00
22°
03:00
21°
04:00
22°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Giant Snakehead
Giant Snakehead
Channa micropeltes
27%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Nile Tilapia
Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
27%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Striped Snakehead
Striped Snakehead
Channa striata
18%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mahseer
Mahseer
Tor khudree
15%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Barramundi
Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
13%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Victoria Reservoir is a lake in Kandy District, Central Province.

Popular catches here include Giant Snakehead, Nile Tilapia, Striped Snakehead, Mahseer and Barramundi.

Giant Snakehead 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 giant snakehead 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

Negombo Lagoon Gampaha District, Western Province · 105.2 km away Mirissa offshore grounds Matara District, Southern Province · 152.9 km away Trincomalee offshore Trincomalee District, Eastern Province · 155.5 km away Kalpitiya (Bar Reef grounds) Puttalam District, North Western Province · 172.0 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Victoria Reservoir?

Popular catches here include Giant Snakehead, Nile Tilapia, Striped Snakehead, Mahseer and Barramundi.

Do you need a fishing license at Victoria Reservoir?

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 Victoria Reservoir?

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

What is biting at Victoria Reservoir right now?

Right now Giant Snakehead is the most likely catch, at about 27%.