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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 Giant Trevally, Bluefin Trevally and Dogtooth Tuna.

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Prime 74% The bite right now
Top bet: Giant Trevally Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
74%
27°
Best day
Thu
74%
27°
Fri
73%
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
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
27°C
Wind
9 m/s
Pressure
1013 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
97.0%

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

18:00
27°
19:00
27°
20:00
27°
21:00
27°
22:00
27°
23:00
27°
00:00
26°
01:00
26°
02:00
26°
03:00
26°
04:00
26°
05:00
26°

Likely catch now (9 species)

Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
74%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Bluefin Trevally
Caranx melampygus
71%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
70%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
70%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Milkfish
Chanos chanos
70%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
66%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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About the fishing here

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

Giant Trevally 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 giant trevally 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:

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 Giant Trevally, Bluefin Trevally, Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Milkfish, Wahoo, Sailfish and Bonefish.

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?

Giant Trevally 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 Giant Trevally is the most likely catch, at about 17%.