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Astove Atoll

Sea, from shore  Aldabra Group, Outer Islands · 07:04 - 18:46

Astove Atoll is a coastal fishing spot in Aldabra Group, Outer Islands. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Giant Trevally, Bluefin Trevally and Dogtooth Tuna.

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Prime 71% The bite right now
Top bet: Giant Trevally Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
71%
26°
Thu
72%
26°
Best day
Fri
71%
25°
Sat
71%
25°
Sun
71%
25°
Mon
72%
25°

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.)
29°C
Air temp
25°C
Wind
10 m/s
Pressure
1017 hPa → stable
Clouds
5.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:19–08:19 Day 08:19–17:31 Dusk 17:31–19:31

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:16–06:16 Major period 16:16–18:16 Minor period 22:37–00:07 Minor period 10:26–11:56

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

18:00
25°
19:00
25°
20:00
25°
21:00
25°
22:00
25°
23:00
25°
00:00
25°
01:00
25°
02:00
25°
03:00
25°
04:00
24°
05:00
25°

Likely catch now (9 species)

Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
71%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Bluefin Trevally
Caranx melampygus
69%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
67%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Milkfish
Chanos chanos
67%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
62%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Bonefish
Albula glossodonta
59%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Giant Trevally, Bluefin Trevally, Dogtooth Tuna, Milkfish, Yellowfin Tuna and Bonefish.

Giant Trevally 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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for giant trevally at dusk. 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

Astove Atoll is a large atoll, part of the Aldabra Group, lying in the Outer Islands of Seychelles, 1,041 km (647 mi) southwest of the capital, Victoria, on Mahé Island. Alphonse Fishing Company and Blue Safari Seychelles operate from the atoll, offering packages to sustainably fly-fish and dive the Astove Wall.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Astove Atoll?

Popular catches here include Giant Trevally, Bluefin Trevally, Dogtooth Tuna, Milkfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Bonefish, Wahoo and Indo-Pacific Permit.

Do you need a fishing license at Astove Atoll?

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 Astove Atoll?

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

What is biting at Astove Atoll right now?

Right now Giant Trevally is the most likely catch, at about 17%.