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Canal de Moçambique

Sea, from shore  Madagascar · 07:49 - 18:49

Canal de Moçambique on the coast in Madagascar. 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
70%
25°
Best day
Sun
70%
25°
Mon
69%
25°
Tue
70%
26°
Wed
70%
25°
Thu
70%
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
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
27°C
Air temp
24°C
Wind
8 m/s
Pressure
1021 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
12.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:04–09:04 Dusk 17:34–19:34

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:33–23:33 Major period 09:33–11:33 Minor period 15:09–16:39 Minor period 04:27–05:57

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

Likely catch now (8 species)

Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
40%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
35%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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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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Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
20%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Canal de Moçambique is a coastal fishing spot in Madagascar. The fishing here is from the shore.

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

Giant Trevally fishing is usually best around Jan-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

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 Canal de Moçambique?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Canal de Moçambique?

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 Canal de Moçambique?

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

What is biting at Canal de Moçambique right now?

Right now Giant Trevally is the most likely catch, at about 26%.