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Manta offshore

Sea, from shore  Manabi Pacific · 07:27 - 19:32

Manta offshore is a coastal fishing spot in Manabi Pacific. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Striped Marlin, Blue Marlin and Mahi-Mahi (Dorado).

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Prime 83% The bite right now
Top bet: Striped Marlin Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
76%
28°
Thu
76%
28°
Fri
77%
28°
Sat
72%
28°
Sun
76%
28°
Mon
78%
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
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
8 m/s
Pressure
1009 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:42–08:42 Day 08:42–18:17 Dusk 18:17–20:17

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:50–06:50 Major period 16:50–18:50 Minor period 23:02–00:32 Minor period 11:07–12:37

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

15:00
28°
16:00
27°
17:00
26°
18:00
25°
19:00
25°
20:00
24°
21:00
24°
22:00
24°
23:00
24°
00:00
24°
01:00
24°
02:00
24°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Striped Marlin
Kajikia audax
83%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season.
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Blue Marlin
Makaira nigricans
80%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
77%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
74%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
74%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
72%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, rising pressure suits them.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Striped Marlin, Blue Marlin, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna and Sailfish.

Striped Marlin fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. 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 striped marlin 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)

Map

More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Manta offshore?

Popular catches here include Striped Marlin, Blue Marlin, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna and Sailfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Manta 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 Manta offshore?

Striped Marlin fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Manta offshore right now?

Right now Striped Marlin is the most likely catch, at about 24%.