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Bazaruto Archipelago

Sea, from shore  Inhambane (Bazaruto) · 07:09 - 18:20

Bazaruto Archipelago is a coastal fishing spot in Inhambane (Bazaruto). The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Giant Trevally, Dogtooth Tuna and King Mackerel.

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Good 54% The bite right now
Top bet: Giant Trevally Water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
73%
24°
Best day
Thu
73%
24°
Fri
72%
24°
Sat
73%
24°
Sun
72%
24°
Mon
70%
26°

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.)
28°C
Air temp
23°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1022 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
1.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:24–08:24 Day 08:24–17:05 Dusk 17:05–19:05

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:05–06:05 Major period 16:05–18:05 Minor period 22:36–00:06 Minor period 10:04–11:34

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

22:00
23°
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00:00
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23°
02:00
23°
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23°
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05:00
22°
06:00
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07:00
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09:00
22°

Likely catch now (9 species)

Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
54%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
41%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
37%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
36%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Pickhandle Barracuda
Sphyraena jello
35%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Bluefin Trevally
Caranx melampygus
35%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

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

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

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

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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More waters nearby

Vilanculos (Bazaruto coast) Inhambane (Vilanculos) · 43.6 km away Changane River Mozambique · 271.7 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Bazaruto Archipelago?

Popular catches here include Giant Trevally, Dogtooth Tuna, King Mackerel, Yellowfin Tuna, Pickhandle Barracuda, Bluefin Trevally, 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 31%.