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Kenting coast (Maobitou)

Sea, from shore  Kenting, Pingtung County · 06:30 - 19:36

Kenting coast (Maobitou) is a coastal fishing spot in Kenting, Pingtung County. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Mangrove Jack, Giant Trevally and Dogtooth Tuna.

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Good 55% The bite right now
Top bet: Mangrove Jack Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
73%
30°
Thu
71%
30°
Fri
74%
29°
Best day
Sat
71%
29°
Sun
74%
30°
Mon
74%
29°
Tue
74%
30°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1004 hPa → stable
Clouds
2.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:45–07:45 Dusk 18:21–20:21

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:25–06:25 Major period 16:25–18:25 Minor period 22:16–23:46 Minor period 11:04–12:34

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

04:00
28°
05:00
28°
06:00
27°
07:00
27°
08:00
28°
09:00
29°
10:00
29°
11:00
30°
12:00
30°
13:00
30°
14:00
30°
15:00
29°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
55%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
54%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
46%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
36%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
34%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
27%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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About the fishing here

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.

Guides for this water

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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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 30%.