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Ikorodu Bay

Sea, from shore  Nigeria · 06:34 - 19:04

Ikorodu Bay on the coast in Nigeria. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: Atlantic Tarpon Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
28°
Best day
Sun
99%
28°
Mon
100%
27°
Tue
100%
28°
Wed
89%
27°
Thu
97%
27°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1016 hPa → stable
Clouds
89.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:49–07:49 Dusk 17:49–19:49

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:02–23:02 Major period 09:02–11:02 Minor period 15:26–16:56 Minor period 03:09–04:39

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

01:00
26°
02:00
25°
03:00
25°
04:00
25°
05:00
25°
06:00
25°
07:00
25°
08:00
26°
09:00
27°
10:00
28°
11:00
28°
12:00
28°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
65%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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African Red Snapper
Lutjanus agennes
45%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Giant African Threadfin
Polydactylus quadrifilis
45%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
29%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Ikorodu Bay is a coastal fishing spot in Nigeria. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Atlantic Tarpon, African Red Snapper, Giant African Threadfin and Great Barracuda.

Atlantic Tarpon fishing is usually best around May-Jul. 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

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 Ikorodu Bay?

Popular catches here include Atlantic Tarpon, African Red Snapper, Giant African Threadfin and Great Barracuda.

Do you need a fishing license at Ikorodu Bay?

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 Ikorodu Bay?

Atlantic Tarpon fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Ikorodu Bay right now?

Right now Atlantic Tarpon is the most likely catch, at about 46%.