Nimbochromis linni is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi.

This species can reach a length of 25 centimetres (9.8 in) TL.

[2] The specific name honours D. Wayne Linn of the Fisheries Office in Malawi, whose help to Herbert R. Axelrod made his field trip to Lake Malawi possible.

[3] N. linni is widespread in Lake Malawi, occurring in rocky and intermediate demersal habitats in the range of 2–61 m (6 ft 7 in – 200 ft 2 in) deep.

[1][2] N. linni is a piscivore that has been observed ambushing prey.