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Desroches Island drop-off

Sea, from shore  Amirante Islands, Outer Islands · 07:33 - 19:21

Desroches Island drop-off on the coast in Amirante Islands, Outer Islands. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1014 hPa → stable
Clouds
37.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:48–08:48 Day 08:48–18:06 Dusk 18:06–20:06

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

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Likely catch now (9 species)

Bonefish
Bonefish
Albula glossodonta
14%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Wahoo
Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
13%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
13%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Milkfish
Milkfish
Chanos chanos
11%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Sailfish
Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
11%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
10%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Dogtooth Tuna
Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
10%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Indo-Pacific Permit
Indo-Pacific Permit
Trachinotus blochii
9%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Bluefin Trevally
Bluefin Trevally
Caranx melampygus
9%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

Desroches Island drop-off is a coastal fishing spot in Amirante Islands, Outer Islands. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Bonefish, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Milkfish, Sailfish and Giant Trevally.

Bonefish 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

Timing This is a prime window for bonefish at the day. 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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More waters nearby

Alphonse Atoll flats Alphonse Group, Outer Islands · 179.0 km away Mahe offshore banks Off Mahe, Inner Islands · 218.3 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Desroches Island drop-off?

Popular catches here include Bonefish, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Milkfish, Sailfish, Giant Trevally, Dogtooth Tuna and Indo-Pacific Permit.

Do you need a fishing license at Desroches Island drop-off?

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 Desroches Island drop-off?

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

What is biting at Desroches Island drop-off right now?

Right now Bonefish is the most likely catch, at about 14%.