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Yan Oya

River fishing  Sri Lanka · 06:20 - 18:58

Yan Oya is a river in Sri Lanka. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Prime 77% The bite right now
Top bet: Giant Snakehead Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
98%
34°
Sun
99%
34°
Mon
100%
32°
Best day
Tue
96%
32°
Wed
71%
34°
Thu
82%
34°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
27°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1008 hPa → stable
Clouds
83.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:35–07:35 Day 07:35–17:43 Dusk 17:43–19:43

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 20:53–22:53 Major period 08:53–10:53 Minor period 15:21–16:51 Minor period 02:56–04:26

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

06:00
27°
07:00
27°
08:00
28°
09:00
30°
10:00
31°
11:00
33°
12:00
34°
13:00
35°
14:00
35°
15:00
35°
16:00
33°
17:00
30°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Giant Snakehead
Channa micropeltes
77%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
72%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Striped Snakehead
Channa striata
54%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mahseer
Tor khudree
45%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
38%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Indo-Pacific Tarpon
Megalops cyprinoides
32%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Yan Oya is a river in Sri Lanka.

Popular catches here include Giant Snakehead, Nile Tilapia, Striped Snakehead, Mahseer, Barramundi and Indo-Pacific Tarpon.

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:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

The Yan Oya is the fifth-longest river of Sri Lanka. The 142 km (88 mi) long river's catchment area receives approximately 2,371 million cubic metres of rain per year, and approximately 17 percent of the water reaches the sea. The Yan Oya has a catchment area of 1,520 square kilometres.

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More waters nearby

Yan Oya Sri Lanka · 11.7 km away Yan Oya Sri Lanka · 13.5 km away Kaddukulam Sri Lanka · 18.2 km away Iratperiya Kulam Sri Lanka · 42.8 km away Kantale Wewa Sri Lanka · 45.3 km away Trincomalee offshore Trincomalee District, Eastern Province · 48.2 km away Akkara Wewa Sri Lanka · 48.3 km away Keulkada Wewa Sri Lanka · 49.3 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Yan Oya?

Popular catches here include Giant Snakehead, Nile Tilapia, Striped Snakehead, Mahseer, Barramundi, Indo-Pacific Tarpon and Mangrove Jack.

Do you need a fishing license at Yan Oya?

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 Yan Oya?

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

What is biting at Yan Oya right now?

Right now Giant Snakehead is the most likely catch, at about 30%.