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Lagos (offshore)

Sea, from shore  Lagos (Atlantic shelf) · 06:33 - 19:03

Lagos (offshore) on the coast in Lagos (Atlantic shelf). Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
5 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
26°
19:00
27°
20:00
27°
21:00
26°
22:00
26°
23:00
26°
00:00
26°
01:00
26°
02:00
26°
03:00
26°
04:00
25°
05:00
25°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Atlantic Tarpon
Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
36%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
24%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Giant African Threadfin
Giant African Threadfin
Polydactylus quadrifilis
21%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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African Red Snapper
African Red Snapper
Lutjanus agennes
19%
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 (offshore) is a coastal fishing spot in Lagos (Atlantic shelf). The fishing here is from the shore.

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

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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lagos (offshore)?

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

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 36%.