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Baie aux Huîtres

Sea, from shore  Mauritius · 07:21 - 18:17

Baie aux Huîtres on the coast in Mauritius. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Prime 78% The bite right now
Top bet: Skipjack Tuna Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
84%
24°
Best day
Sun
82%
24°
Mon
81%
24°
Tue
81%
24°
Wed
81%
24°
Thu
78%
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
Rain
Water temp (est.)
26°C
Air temp
23°C
Wind
9 m/s
Pressure
1019 hPa → stable
Clouds
25.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:36–08:36 Day 08:36–17:02 Dusk 17:02–19:02

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:03–23:03 Major period 09:03–11:03 Minor period 14:37–16:07 Minor period 03:59–05:29

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

06:00
23°
07:00
23°
08:00
23°
09:00
23°
10:00
22°
11:00
23°
12:00
23°
13:00
24°
14:00
25°
15:00
24°
16:00
23°
17:00
23°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Skipjack Tuna
Katsuwonus pelamis
78%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
72%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
68%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Bluefin Trevally
Caranx melampygus
66%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
61%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Blue Marlin
Makaira nigricans
56%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Baie aux Huîtres is a coastal fishing spot in Mauritius. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Skipjack Tuna, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Giant Trevally, Bluefin Trevally, Yellowfin Tuna and Blue Marlin.

Skipjack Tuna fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. 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.

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for skipjack tuna at dawn. 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

Baie aux Huîtres is a coastal village located on the Mauritian island of Rodrigues in the Indian Ocean.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Baie aux Huîtres?

Popular catches here include Skipjack Tuna, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Giant Trevally, Bluefin Trevally, Yellowfin Tuna, Blue Marlin and Wahoo.

Do you need a fishing license at Baie aux Huîtres?

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 Baie aux Huîtres?

Skipjack Tuna fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Baie aux Huîtres right now?

Right now Skipjack Tuna is the most likely catch, at about 20%.