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Helodranon'i Mahajamba

Sea, from shore  Madagascar · 07:18 - 18:31

Helodranon'i Mahajamba 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 45% The bite right now
Top bet: Mangrove Jack Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
66%
30°
Sun
70%
29°
Mon
67%
29°
Tue
70%
29°
Wed
71%
29°
Best day
Thu
70%
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
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
27°C
Air temp
22°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1018 hPa → stable
Clouds
20.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:33–08:33 Dusk 17:16–19:16

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:08–23:08 Major period 09:08–11:08 Minor period 14:51–16:21 Minor period 03:56–05:26

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
22°
06:00
22°
07:00
22°
08:00
22°
09:00
23°
10:00
25°
11:00
26°
12:00
28°
13:00
29°
14:00
29°
15:00
29°
16:00
30°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
45%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
43%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
34%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
29%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Bluefin Trevally
Caranx melampygus
28%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
24%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

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

Popular catches here include Mangrove Jack, Giant Trevally, Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Bluefin Trevally 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

Helodranon'i Narinda Madagascar · 71.5 km away Mahajanga (west coast) Boeny (Mahajanga) · 89.9 km away Helodranon'i Bombetoka Madagascar · 94.0 km away Sofia Madagascar · 105.0 km away Farihy Kinkony Madagascar · 160.9 km away Betsiboka Madagascar · 188.8 km away Mahavavy Madagascar · 215.5 km away Helodranon'Ampasindava Madagascar · 226.2 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Helodranon'i Mahajamba?

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

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

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 Mahajamba?

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

What is biting at Helodranon'i Mahajamba right now?

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