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Dakar (offshore)

Sea, from shore  Dakar (Almadies) · 06:54 - 19:38

Dakar (offshore) is a coastal fishing spot in Dakar (Almadies). The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Giant Trevally, African Red Snapper and Atlantic Tarpon.

Good 54% The bite right now
Top bet: Giant Trevally Water near its preferred 30 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
75%
30°
Best day
Thu
72%
28°
Fri
74%
30°
Sat
73%
29°
Sun
73%
29°
Mon
72%
29°

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.)
30°C
Air temp
29°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1012 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
8.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:09–08:09 Dusk 18:23–20:23

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:37–06:37 Major period 16:37–18:37 Minor period 22:35–00:05 Minor period 11:08–12:38

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

19:00
29°
20:00
29°
21:00
29°
22:00
29°
23:00
28°
00:00
28°
01:00
28°
02:00
28°
03:00
28°
04:00
28°
05:00
28°
06:00
28°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
54%
Water near its preferred 30 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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African Red Snapper
Lutjanus agennes
47%
Water near its preferred 30 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
47%
Water near its preferred 30 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
39%
Water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Leerfish
Lichia amia
37%
Peak season, bright sky slows things.
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West African Spanish Mackerel
Scomberomorus tritor
31%
Water near its preferred 30 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Giant Trevally, African Red Snapper, Atlantic Tarpon, Great Barracuda, Leerfish and West African Spanish Mackerel.

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.

Guides for this water

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 Dakar (offshore)?

Popular catches here include Giant Trevally, African Red Snapper, Atlantic Tarpon, Great Barracuda, Leerfish, West African Spanish Mackerel and Atlantic Sailfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Dakar (offshore)?

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 Dakar (offshore)?

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

What is biting at Dakar (offshore) right now?

Right now Giant Trevally is the most likely catch, at about 30%.