The feeding habits of river fish depend on species, weather, water flow, and time of day. Generally, river fish are most active during early morning, evening, and night.
1. Fish Feeding Patterns at Different Times of the Day
✅ Early Morning (5 AM to 8 AM)
- Many fish search for food around sunrise.
- Cooler water temperatures make it an ideal time for predator fish like trout and catfish to feed.
✅ Evening (5 PM to 8 PM)
- Many fish become more active after sunset.
- Predator fish like big Rohu, Catla, Chitala, and Snakehead feed more during this time.
✅ Night (8 PM to 3 AM)
- Some fish, especially catfish, shing (stinging catfish), and magur (walking catfish), are more active at night.
- Deep-water fish prefer the calm environment of the night for hunting.
✅ Noon (12 PM to 3 PM)
- Most river fish are less active in the afternoon heat.
- However, some species, like tilapia and grass carp, continue feeding in warm water.
2. Seasonal Feeding Habits of River Fish
✅ Summer
- Fish become less active in warm water and move to deeper areas.
- They feed mostly during early morning and evening.
✅ Winter
- Cold temperatures slow down fish activity, reducing their feeding.
- Some fish move to deeper water and feed at a slower pace.
✅ Monsoon (Rainy Season)
- Increased water flow makes fish more active and hungry.
Fish feeding activity increases as new food sources are washed into the river
