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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, Great Barracuda and Atlantic Tarpon.

Prime 73% The bite right now
Top bet: Giant Trevally Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 30 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
76%
30°
Best day
Thu
74%
29°
Fri
76%
29°
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
1011 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
3.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:09–08:09 Day 08:09–18:23 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

18:00
29°
19:00
29°
20:00
28°
21:00
29°
22:00
29°
23:00
29°
00:00
28°
01:00
28°
02:00
28°
03:00
28°
04:00
28°
05:00
28°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
73%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 30 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
67%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
64%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 30 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Atlantic Sailfish
Istiophorus albicans
63%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Leerfish
Lichia amia
60%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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West African Spanish Mackerel
Scomberomorus tritor
57%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, 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, Great Barracuda, Atlantic Tarpon, Atlantic Sailfish, Leerfish and West African Spanish 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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for giant trevally at dusk. 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 Dakar (offshore)?

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

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, day and dusk.

What is biting at Dakar (offshore) right now?

Right now Giant Trevally is the most likely catch, at about 23%.