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Lagos (offshore)

Sea, from shore  Lagos (Atlantic shelf) · 06:41 - 19:04

Lagos (offshore) is a coastal fishing spot in Lagos (Atlantic shelf). The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Atlantic Tarpon, African Red Snapper and Giant African Threadfin.

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Good 56% The bite right now
Top bet: Atlantic Tarpon Water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
75%
28°
Thu
77%
28°
Fri
80%
27°
Best day
Sat
78%
27°
Sun
76%
27°
Mon
79%
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
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1013 hPa → stable
Clouds
16.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:56–07:56 Dusk 17:49–19:49

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:13–06:13 Major period 16:13–18:13 Minor period 22:19–23:49 Minor period 10:37–12:07

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

22:00
26°
23:00
26°
00:00
26°
01:00
25°
02:00
25°
03:00
25°
04:00
25°
05:00
24°
06:00
24°
07:00
25°
08:00
25°
09:00
26°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
56%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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African Red Snapper
Lutjanus agennes
51%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Giant African Threadfin
Polydactylus quadrifilis
51%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
39%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Atlantic Tarpon, African Red Snapper, Giant African Threadfin and Great Barracuda.

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.

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)

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lagos (offshore)?

Popular catches here include Atlantic Tarpon, African Red Snapper, Giant African Threadfin and Great Barracuda.

Do you need a fishing license at Lagos (offshore)?

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 (offshore)?

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

What is biting at Lagos (offshore) right now?

Right now Atlantic Tarpon is the most likely catch, at about 35%.