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Yobe River

River fishing  Nigeria · 06:47 - 19:41

Yobe River is a river in Nigeria. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

Good 57% The bite right now
Top bet: African Sharptooth Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
99%
37°
Sun
90%
37°
Mon
90%
37°
Tue
100%
36°
Best day
Wed
84%
35°
Thu
71%
36°

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
27°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1012 hPa → stable
Clouds
6.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:02–08:02 Dusk 18:26–20:26 Night 20:26–06:02

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:28–23:28 Major period 09:28–11:28 Minor period 16:03–17:33 Minor period 03:22–04:52

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

02:00
27°
03:00
27°
04:00
27°
05:00
27°
06:00
27°
07:00
26°
08:00
27°
09:00
29°
10:00
31°
11:00
33°
12:00
35°
13:00
36°

Likely catch now (6 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
57%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
55%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Nile Perch
Lates niloticus
47%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Giant African Threadfin
Polydactylus quadrifilis
40%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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African Red Snapper
Lutjanus agennes
38%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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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

Yobe River is a river in Nigeria.

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Atlantic Tarpon, Nile Perch, Giant African Threadfin, African Red Snapper and Nile Tilapia.

African Sharptooth 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 african sharptooth 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:

About this water

The Yobe River, also known as the Komadougou Yobe also spelt Komadugu or the Komadougou-Yobe, is a river in West Africa that flows into Lake Chad through Nigeria and Niger. Its tributaries include the Hadejia River, the Jama'are River, and the Komadugu Gana River. The river forms a small part of the international border between Niger and Nigeria with 95 miles (150 km) and flows a total of 200 miles (320 km).

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Yobe River?

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Atlantic Tarpon, Nile Perch, Giant African Threadfin, African Red Snapper and Nile Tilapia.

Do you need a fishing license at Yobe 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 Yobe River?

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

What is biting at Yobe River right now?

Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 27%.