Cape Cross
Cape Cross on the coast in Namibia. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (5 species)
About the fishing here
Cape Cross is a coastal fishing spot in Namibia. The fishing here is from the shore.
Popular catches here include Kob, Bronze Whaler Shark, Galjoen, West Coast Steenbras and Blacktail.
Kob fishing is usually best around Jan-Feb, Oct-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
Fishing permit
You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:
About this water
Cape Cross is a headland in the South Atlantic in Skeleton Coast, western Namibia.
Read more on Wikipedia →Map
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Cape Cross?
Popular catches here include Kob, Bronze Whaler Shark, Galjoen, West Coast Steenbras and Blacktail.
Do you need a fishing license at Cape Cross?
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 Cape Cross?
Kob fishing is usually best around Jan-Feb, Oct-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
What is biting at Cape Cross right now?
Right now Kob is the most likely catch, at about 43%.