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Helodranon'i Antongila

Sea, from shore  Madagascar · 07:08 - 18:19

Helodranon'i Antongila on the coast in Madagascar. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Good 47% The bite right now
Top bet: Mangrove Jack Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
67%
25°
Sun
66%
23°
Mon
60%
24°
Tue
66%
23°
Wed
74%
23°
Best day
Thu
72%
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
Rain
Water temp (est.)
26°C
Air temp
21°C
Wind
8 m/s
Pressure
1020 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
89.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:23–08:23 Dusk 17:04–19:04

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 20:57–22:57 Major period 08:57–10:57 Minor period 14:39–16:09 Minor period 03:46–05:16

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

05:00
21°
06:00
21°
07:00
22°
08:00
21°
09:00
22°
10:00
22°
11:00
22°
12:00
22°
13:00
23°
14:00
24°
15:00
24°
16:00
24°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
47%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
44%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
36%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Bluefin Trevally
Caranx melampygus
30%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
29%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
23%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Helodranon'i Antongila is a coastal fishing spot in Madagascar. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Mangrove Jack, Giant Trevally, Dogtooth Tuna, Bluefin Trevally, Yellowfin Tuna and King Mackerel.

Mangrove Jack fishing is usually best around Nov-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.

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for mangrove jack at night. 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:

Fishing licence (overview)

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Helodranon'i Antongila?

Popular catches here include Mangrove Jack, Giant Trevally, Dogtooth Tuna, Bluefin Trevally, Yellowfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Wahoo and Sailfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Helodranon'i Antongila?

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 Helodranon'i Antongila?

Mangrove Jack fishing is usually best around Nov-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Helodranon'i Antongila right now?

Right now Mangrove Jack is the most likely catch, at about 26%.