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Mafia Island (offshore)

Sea, from shore  Pwani (Mafia Island) · 07:34 - 19:21

Mafia Island (offshore) is a coastal fishing spot in Pwani (Mafia Island). The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo and Sailfish.

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Prime 71% The bite right now
Top bet: Yellowfin Tuna Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
71%
28°
Thu
72%
28°
Fri
73%
28°
Sat
73%
28°
Sun
72%
28°
Mon
74%
28°
Best day

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
27°C
Wind
7 m/s
Pressure
1018 hPa → stable
Clouds
6.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:49–08:49 Day 08:49–18:06 Dusk 18:06–20:06

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:48–06:48 Major period 16:48–18:48 Minor period 23:07–00:37 Minor period 11:00–12:30

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

16:00
27°
17:00
26°
18:00
26°
19:00
25°
20:00
24°
21:00
24°
22:00
24°
23:00
24°
00:00
24°
01:00
24°
02:00
24°
03:00
24°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
71%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
66%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
63%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
63%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Sailfish, Dogtooth Tuna and Giant Trevally.

Yellowfin Tuna fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day 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 yellowfin tuna at the day. 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

Latham Island (offshore) Pwani (Latham Island) · 115.5 km away Rufigi Tanzania · 154.4 km away Zanzibar (Stone Town offshore) Zanzibar (Unguja) · 204.2 km away Ngerengere Tanzania · 218.7 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Mafia Island (offshore)?

Popular catches here include Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Sailfish, Dogtooth Tuna and Giant Trevally.

Do you need a fishing license at Mafia Island (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 Mafia Island (offshore)?

Yellowfin Tuna fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Mafia Island (offshore) right now?

Right now Yellowfin Tuna is the most likely catch, at about 27%.