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Mahajanga (west coast)

Sea, from shore  Boeny (Mahajanga) · 07:17 - 18:44

Mahajanga (west coast) is a coastal fishing spot in Boeny (Mahajanga). The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Mangrove Jack, Giant Trevally and Dogtooth Tuna.

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Good 56% The bite right now
Top bet: Mangrove Jack Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
72%
32°
Thu
73%
33°
Fri
72%
33°
Sat
76%
32°
Best day
Sun
73%
32°
Mon
73%
32°
Tue
74%
32°

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.)
28°C
Air temp
25°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1019 hPa → stable
Clouds
21.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:32–08:32 Dusk 17:29–19:29

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:22–06:22 Major period 16:22–18:22 Minor period 22:48–00:18 Minor period 10:26–11:56

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

00:00
25°
01:00
24°
02:00
24°
03:00
24°
04:00
24°
05:00
24°
06:00
23°
07:00
23°
08:00
23°
09:00
25°
10:00
27°
11:00
29°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
56%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
55%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
42%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
37%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Bluefin Trevally
Caranx melampygus
36%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
35%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Mangrove Jack, Giant Trevally, Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Bluefin Trevally and King Mackerel.

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)

Map

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Mahajanga (west coast)?

Popular catches here include Mangrove Jack, Giant Trevally, Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Bluefin Trevally, King Mackerel, Wahoo and Sailfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Mahajanga (west coast)?

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 Mahajanga (west coast)?

Mangrove Jack fishing is usually best around Nov-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Mahajanga (west coast) right now?

Right now Mangrove Jack is the most likely catch, at about 28%.