Kalpitiya (Bar Reef grounds)
Kalpitiya (Bar Reef grounds) on the coast in Puttalam District, North Western Province. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Next hours
Likely catch now (12 species)
About the fishing here
Kalpitiya (Bar Reef grounds) is a coastal fishing spot in Puttalam District, North Western Province. The fishing here is from the shore.
Popular catches here include Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Blue Marlin, Great Barracuda and Black Marlin.
Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) 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
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 Kalpitiya (Bar Reef grounds)?
Popular catches here include Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Blue Marlin, Great Barracuda, Black Marlin, Sailfish and Giant Trevally.
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)?
Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
What is biting at Kalpitiya (Bar Reef grounds) right now?
Right now Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) is the most likely catch, at about 12%.