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Bazaruto Archipelago

Sea, from shore  Inhambane (Bazaruto) · 07:15 - 18:04

Bazaruto Archipelago on the coast in Inhambane (Bazaruto). Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
27°C
Air temp
24°C
Wind
10 m/s
Pressure
1025 hPa → stable
Clouds
13.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:30–08:30 Day 08:30–16:49 Dusk 16:49–18:49

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

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Likely catch now (9 species)

Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
19%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Dogtooth Tuna
Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
14%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
13%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Bluefin Trevally
Bluefin Trevally
Caranx melampygus
12%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Pickhandle Barracuda
Pickhandle Barracuda
Sphyraena jello
12%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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King Mackerel
King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
10%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Wahoo
Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
9%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Sailfish
Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
8%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Istiompax indica
3%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Bazaruto Archipelago is a coastal fishing spot in Inhambane (Bazaruto). The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Giant Trevally, Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Bluefin Trevally, Pickhandle Barracuda and King Mackerel.

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.

Tips right 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:

About this water

Bazaruto Archipelago

The Bazaruto Archipelago is a group of six islands in Mozambique, near the mainland city of Vilankulo. It comprises the islands of Bazaruto, Benguerra, Magaruque, Santa Carolina and Bangué.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Bazaruto Archipelago?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Bazaruto Archipelago?

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 Bazaruto Archipelago?

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

What is biting at Bazaruto Archipelago right now?

Right now Giant Trevally is the most likely catch, at about 19%.