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Canal de Moçambique

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

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

Fair 42% The bite right now
Top bet: Giant Trevally Water near its preferred 27 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

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 Day 09:04–17:35 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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25°
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25°
02:00
24°
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24°
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24°
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24°
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24°
07:00
25°
08:00
25°
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10:00
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25°

Likely catch now (9 species)

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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Pickhandle Barracuda
Sphyraena jello
27%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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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 Mozambique. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Giant Trevally, Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Pickhandle Barracuda, Bluefin Trevally 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:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Canal de Moçambique?

Popular catches here include Giant Trevally, Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Pickhandle Barracuda, 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?

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

What is biting at Canal de Moçambique right now?

Right now Giant Trevally is the most likely catch, at about 27%.