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Cabo Delgado

Sea, from shore  Mozambique · 07:36 - 19:06

Cabo Delgado on the coast in Mozambique. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

Fair 40% The bite right now
Top bet: Giant Trevally Water near its preferred 27 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
67%
28°
Sun
69%
28°
Mon
72%
28°
Best day
Tue
71%
28°
Wed
72%
28°
Thu
71%
28°

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.)
27°C
Air temp
23°C
Wind
8 m/s
Pressure
1018 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
12.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:51–08:51 Day 08:51–17:51 Dusk 17:51–19:51

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:35–23:35 Major period 09:35–11:35 Minor period 15:27–16:57 Minor period 04:13–05:43

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

04:00
23°
05:00
22°
06:00
22°
07:00
22°
08:00
22°
09:00
23°
10:00
25°
11:00
26°
12:00
27°
13:00
28°
14:00
29°
15:00
29°

Likely catch now (9 species)

Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
40%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
30%
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, bright sky slows things.
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Pickhandle Barracuda
Sphyraena jello
25%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
20%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Cabo Delgado is a coastal fishing spot in Mozambique. The fishing here is from the shore.

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

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:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Cabo Delgado?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Cabo Delgado?

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 Cabo Delgado?

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

What is biting at Cabo Delgado right now?

Right now Giant Trevally is the most likely catch, at about 29%.