West Kalimantan · Indonesia

Kapuas River Kalimantan fishing forecast

76 Hot of 100

Kapuas River Kalimantan is a freshwater fishing spot in West Kalimantan, Indonesia. Anglers here target Giant Snakehead, Pacu, Arapaima. The most productive months are typically January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

Quick answer
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, April
Top speciesGiant Snakehead, Pacu, Arapaima
Score now76/100
Local rulesIndonesia

Today’s verdict

In line with this spot’s 7-day average

Score confidence ±4 points, from 8 live signals

The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.

Helping the score most
Water temperature+15.0Waves+13.2Wind+12.0
Pressure trend
Pressure stable — fish feeding on their usual rhythm
Next solunar peak
dawn 22:42

Current conditions

Live conditions are temporarily unavailable for this spot (last data Aug 28, 2026). Seasonal and regulation info below is unaffected.

What the score means at Kapuas River Kalimantan

Kapuas River Kalimantan currently scores 76 out of 100 (Hot). Water temperature is 29.4 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.

Water temperature +15.0
how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
Waves +13.2
swell energy stirring the water column
Wind +12.0
surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
Current +5.0
moving water concentrates bait
Barometric pressure +4.4
falling pressure often triggers feeding
Pre-storm bite +4.2
the classic feed before heavy weather

What’s biting now

The model expects today: giant-snakehead, nile-tilapia, giant-gourami, clown-featherback, striped-snakehead, climbing-perch, walking-catfish, giant-freshwater-stingray

Bite windows

Moon
Full Moon · 99% lit
Solunar day rating
60 / 100

Best months for Kapuas River Kalimantan:

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Score history at this spot

8 days tracked at this exact location

Best recent day: 2026-07-29, 81/100

8 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period

5 points below the same day last week

About this spot

Water type
River · Freshwater

Rivers are flow-driven. Fish the seams, eddies, and structure where current breaks, where fish hold to conserve energy and ambush bait.

Access & shore

Fishable from shore · estuary

What you can catch

Best months by species at Kapuas River Kalimantan

Giant SnakeheadChanna micropeltes
PacuColossoma macropomum
ArapaimaArapaima gigas

Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.

Local regulations

Indonesia

Licensing:

  • saltwater-recreational — residents No national recreational fishing licence is required for hook-and-line angling in most Indonesian waters, and there are no nationwide daily bag or size limits. However, marine protected areas (kawasan konservasi perairan / MPAs) impose their own access rules and fishing bans, and protected species may never be taken. Check local rules before fishing., non-residents Visiting anglers generally do not need a national licence for recreational angling, but many MPAs require an entry permit/conservation tag (e.g. the Raja Ampat Marine Park entry permit) and restrict or prohibit fishing for non-community members. Confirm zone rules with the local conservation-area management before fishing.

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Frequently asked questions

What fish can you catch at Kapuas River Kalimantan?

Anglers at Kapuas River Kalimantan target Giant Snakehead, Pacu and Arapaima.

When is the best time to fish Kapuas River Kalimantan?

The most productive months at Kapuas River Kalimantan are typically January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

What is the fishing forecast for Kapuas River Kalimantan right now?

Kapuas River Kalimantan currently scores 76 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.

Can you fish Kapuas River Kalimantan from shore?

Yes — Kapuas River Kalimantan is fishable from shore (estuary).

Is the thermocline set up at Kapuas River Kalimantan right now?

Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.

Fishing guides for this spot

Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.