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Lagos Lagoon

Lake fishing  Lagos (Lagos Lagoon) · 06:33 - 19:03

Lagos Lagoon is a lake in Lagos (Lagos Lagoon). The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1010 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:48–07:48 Dusk 17:48–19:48

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

Next hours

18:00
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23:00
25°
00:00
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02:00
24°
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Likely catch now (6 species)

Atlantic Tarpon
Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
24%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Nile Perch
Nile Perch
Lates niloticus
17%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
16%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Nile Tilapia
Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
16%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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African Sharptooth Catfish
African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
14%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Giant African Threadfin
Giant African Threadfin
Polydactylus quadrifilis
13%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Lagos Lagoon is a lake in Lagos (Lagos Lagoon).

Popular catches here include Atlantic Tarpon, Nile Perch, Great Barracuda, Nile Tilapia, African Sharptooth Catfish and Giant African Threadfin.

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

Timing This is a prime window for atlantic tarpon at dusk. 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:

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About this water

Lagos Lagoon

Lagos Lagoon is a lagoon found in the city of Lagos, southwest Nigeria, the most populous city in Africa. The name Lagos means 'lakes' in Portuguese, therefore Lagos Lagoon is an example of a tautological place name. The lagoon lies between the Atlantic Ocean and Lagos State. It is one of the ten lagoons in Lagos State and the largest in the Gulf of Guinea which spans over 6,000 square kilometers (2,300 sq mi).

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lagos Lagoon?

Popular catches here include Atlantic Tarpon, Nile Perch, Great Barracuda, Nile Tilapia, African Sharptooth Catfish and Giant African Threadfin.

Do you need a fishing license at Lagos Lagoon?

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 Lagos Lagoon?

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

What is biting at Lagos Lagoon right now?

Right now Atlantic Tarpon is the most likely catch, at about 24%.