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Kalpitiya (Bar Reef grounds)

Sea, from shore  Puttalam District, North Western Province · 06:33 - 19:01

Kalpitiya (Bar Reef grounds) is a coastal fishing spot in Puttalam District, North Western Province. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Giant Trevally, Indo-Pacific Tarpon and Mangrove Jack.

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Good 56% The bite right now
Top bet: Giant Trevally Water near its preferred 29 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
74%
28°
Best day
Thu
74%
27°
Fri
74%
27°
Sat
74%
27°
Sun
74%
27°
Mon
73%
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.)
29°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
9 m/s
Pressure
1008 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:48–07:48 Dusk 17:46–19:46 Night 19:46–05:48

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:09–06:09 Major period 16:09–18:09 Minor period 22:13–23:43 Minor period 10:35–12:05

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
28°
19:00
28°
20:00
28°
21:00
27°
22:00
28°
23:00
28°
00:00
28°
01:00
28°
02:00
27°
03:00
27°
04:00
27°
05:00
27°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
56%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Indo-Pacific Tarpon
Megalops cyprinoides
50%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
50%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
42%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
39%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
38%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Giant Trevally, Indo-Pacific Tarpon, Mangrove Jack, Barramundi, Great Barracuda and Yellowfin Tuna.

Giant Trevally fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

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

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)

Map

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Kalpitiya (Bar Reef grounds)?

Popular catches here include Giant Trevally, Indo-Pacific Tarpon, Mangrove Jack, Barramundi, Great Barracuda, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) and Queenfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Kalpitiya (Bar Reef grounds)?

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 Kalpitiya (Bar Reef grounds)?

Giant Trevally fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Kalpitiya (Bar Reef grounds) right now?

Right now Giant Trevally is the most likely catch, at about 21%.