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Kenting coast (Maobitou)

Sea, from shore  Kenting, Pingtung County · 06:14 - 19:43

Kenting coast (Maobitou) on the coast in Kenting, Pingtung County. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1011 hPa → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:29–07:29 Dusk 18:28–20:28

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

Next hours

02:00
28°
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28°
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06:00
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08:00
28°
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28°
10:00
29°
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Likely catch now (6 species)

Mangrove Jack
Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
24%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
22%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Dogtooth Tuna
Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
18%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
15%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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King Mackerel
King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
12%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Sailfish
Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
9%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Kenting coast (Maobitou) is a coastal fishing spot in Kenting, Pingtung County. The fishing here is from the shore.

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

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 Kenting coast (Maobitou)?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Kenting coast (Maobitou)?

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 Kenting coast (Maobitou)?

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

What is biting at Kenting coast (Maobitou) right now?

Right now Mangrove Jack is the most likely catch, at about 24%.