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Wadi Abū Ghuşān

River fishing  Egypt · 05:54 - 19:32

Wadi Abū Ghuşān is a river in Egypt. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Prime 74% The bite right now
Top bet: Vundu Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
68%
38°
Tue
68%
39°
Wed
65%
38°
Thu
73%
36°
Best day
Fri
72%
38°
Sat
73%
37°

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.)
28°C
Air temp
31°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1008 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:09–07:09 Dusk 18:17–20:17 Night 20:17–05:09

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:33–00:33 Major period 10:33–12:33 Minor period 17:39–19:09 Minor period 03:56–05:26

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

23:00
31°
00:00
31°
01:00
30°
02:00
30°
03:00
30°
04:00
30°
05:00
30°
06:00
27°
07:00
28°
08:00
32°
09:00
35°
10:00
37°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Vundu Catfish
Heterobranchus bidorsalis
74%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
62%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Nile Perch
Lates niloticus
51%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Tigerfish
Hydrocynus forskahlii
28%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
20%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Wadi Abū Ghuşān is a river in Egypt.

Popular catches here include Vundu Catfish, African Sharptooth Catfish, Nile Perch, Tigerfish and Nile Tilapia.

Vundu Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

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 vundu catfish at night. 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

Wadi Sikait Egypt · 41.6 km away وادي نقرص Egypt · 54.2 km away Marsa Alam (Red Sea offshore) Red Sea (Marsa Alam) · 80.0 km away Marsa Mubarak Egypt · 134.0 km away Wadi Allaqi Egypt · 241.0 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Wadi Abū Ghuşān?

Popular catches here include Vundu Catfish, African Sharptooth Catfish, Nile Perch, Tigerfish and Nile Tilapia.

Do you need a fishing license at Wadi Abū Ghuşān?

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 Wadi Abū Ghuşān?

Vundu Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Wadi Abū Ghuşān right now?

Right now Vundu Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 42%.