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Canal de Moçambique

Sea, from shore  Madagascar · 07:49 - 18:50

Canal de Moçambique 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 49% The bite right now
Top bet: Mangrove Jack Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
74%
26°
Tue
77%
26°
Best day
Wed
70%
26°
Thu
70%
25°
Fri
70%
25°
Sat
70%
25°
Sun
71%
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
25°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1019 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
7.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:04–09:04 Dusk 17:35–19:35

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:09–01:09 Major period 11:09–13:09 Minor period 16:39–18:09 Minor period 06:10–07:40

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

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Likely catch now (8 species)

Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
49%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
42%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
33%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
28%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Bluefin Trevally
Caranx melampygus
27%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
26%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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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 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:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Canal de Moçambique?

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 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?

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

What is biting at Canal de Moçambique right now?

Right now Mangrove Jack is the most likely catch, at about 29%.