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Mirissa offshore grounds

Sea, from shore  Matara District, Southern Province · 06:33 - 18:55

Mirissa offshore grounds is a coastal fishing spot in Matara District, Southern Province. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Indo-Pacific Tarpon, Mangrove Jack and Barramundi.

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Good 57% The bite right now
Top bet: Indo-Pacific Tarpon Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
73%
29°
Thu
70%
27°
Fri
73%
27°
Sat
70%
25°
Sun
72%
27°
Mon
76%
29°
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
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
27°C
Wind
7 m/s
Pressure
1010 hPa → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:48–07:48 Dusk 17:40–19:40 Night 19:40–05:48

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:06–06:06 Major period 16:06–18:06 Minor period 22:12–23:42 Minor period 10:29–11:59

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

19:00
27°
20:00
27°
21:00
27°
22:00
27°
23:00
27°
00:00
27°
01:00
26°
02:00
26°
03:00
26°
04:00
26°
05:00
26°
06:00
26°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Indo-Pacific Tarpon
Megalops cyprinoides
57%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
57%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
53%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
51%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
42%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
38%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Indo-Pacific Tarpon, Mangrove Jack, Barramundi, Giant Trevally, Yellowfin Tuna and Great Barracuda.

Indo-Pacific Tarpon fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

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 indo-pacific tarpon 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)

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Mirissa offshore grounds?

Popular catches here include Indo-Pacific Tarpon, Mangrove Jack, Barramundi, Giant Trevally, Yellowfin Tuna, Great Barracuda, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) and Queenfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Mirissa offshore grounds?

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 Mirissa offshore grounds?

Indo-Pacific Tarpon fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Mirissa offshore grounds right now?

Right now Indo-Pacific Tarpon is the most likely catch, at about 19%.