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Mahe offshore banks

Sea, from shore  Off Mahe, Inner Islands · 07:27 - 19:22

Mahe offshore banks is a coastal fishing spot in Off Mahe, Inner Islands. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna and Sailfish.

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Prime 72% The bite right now
Top bet: Wahoo Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
74%
27°
Best day
Thu
73%
27°
Fri
72%
27°
Sat
71%
27°
Sun
73%
27°
Mon
73%
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
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
27°C
Wind
9 m/s
Pressure
1013 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
48.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:42–08:42 Day 08:42–18:07 Dusk 18:07–20:07

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:46–06:46 Major period 16:46–18:46 Minor period 23:02–00:32 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

17:00
27°
18:00
27°
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
26°

Likely catch now (9 species)

Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
72%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
72%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
67%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, rising pressure suits them.
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Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
64%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
60%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Milkfish
Chanos chanos
60%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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About the fishing here

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

Wahoo 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 wahoo 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

Desroches Island drop-off Amirante Islands, Outer Islands · 218.3 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Mahe offshore banks?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Mahe offshore banks?

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 Mahe offshore banks?

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

What is biting at Mahe offshore banks right now?

Right now Wahoo is the most likely catch, at about 18%.