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Victoria Reservoir

Lake fishing  Kandy District, Central Province · 06:30 - 18:55

Victoria Reservoir is a lake in Kandy District, Central Province. Anglers here fish mainly for Giant Snakehead, Mahseer and Striped Snakehead.

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Prime 80% The bite right now
Top bet: Giant Snakehead Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
80%
29°
Best day
Thu
80%
26°
Fri
80%
24°
Sat
77%
26°
Sun
80%
28°
Mon
78%
30°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
22°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1011 hPa → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:45–07:45 Dusk 17:40–19:40

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:05–06:05 Major period 16:05–18:05 Minor period 22:10–23:40 Minor period 10:29–11:59

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

18:00
22°
19:00
22°
20:00
23°
21:00
23°
22:00
23°
23:00
23°
00:00
23°
01:00
23°
02:00
23°
03:00
23°
04:00
23°
05:00
23°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Giant Snakehead
Channa micropeltes
80%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mahseer
Tor khudree
76%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Striped Snakehead
Channa striata
74%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
71%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
70%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

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

Giant Snakehead 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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for giant snakehead at dusk. 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 Victoria Reservoir?

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

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 and dusk.

What is biting at Victoria Reservoir right now?

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