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Baie de Diego-Suarez

Sea, from shore  Madagascar · 07:03 - 18:28

Baie de Diego-Suarez on the coast in Madagascar. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Good 45% The bite right now
Top bet: Mangrove Jack Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
67%
29°
Sun
67%
28°
Mon
68%
27°
Best day
Tue
67%
27°
Wed
67%
27°
Thu
66%
27°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
27°C
Air temp
23°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1017 hPa → stable
Clouds
20.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:18–08:18 Dusk 17:13–19:13

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:00–23:00 Major period 09:00–11:00 Minor period 14:48–16:18 Minor period 03:41–05:11

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

05:00
23°
06:00
23°
07:00
23°
08:00
24°
09:00
25°
10:00
27°
11:00
28°
12:00
29°
13:00
29°
14:00
29°
15:00
28°
16:00
27°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
45%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
41%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
34%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
27%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Bluefin Trevally
Caranx melampygus
26%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
23%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Baie de Diego-Suarez is a coastal fishing spot in Madagascar. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Mangrove Jack, Giant Trevally, Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Bluefin Trevally and King Mackerel.

Mangrove Jack fishing is usually best around Nov-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn 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 mangrove jack at night. 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

Antsiranana, named Diego-Suarez prior to 1975, is a city in the far north of Madagascar. Antsiranana is the capital of Diana Region. It had an estimated population of 115,015 in 2013.

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More waters nearby

Tanjona Bobaomby Madagascar · 31.0 km away Helodranon'Ambaro Madagascar · 140.4 km away Mahavavy du Nord Madagascar · 149.6 km away Nosy Be (offshore) Diana (Nosy Be) · 164.4 km away Sambirano Madagascar · 197.3 km away Helodranon'Ampasindava Madagascar · 198.6 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Baie de Diego-Suarez?

Popular catches here include Mangrove Jack, Giant Trevally, Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Bluefin Trevally, King Mackerel, Wahoo and Sailfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Baie de Diego-Suarez?

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 de Diego-Suarez?

Mangrove Jack fishing is usually best around Nov-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Baie de Diego-Suarez right now?

Right now Mangrove Jack is the most likely catch, at about 27%.