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Negombo Lagoon

Sea, from shore  Gampaha District, Western Province · 06:34 - 18:59

Negombo Lagoon is a coastal fishing spot in Gampaha District, Western Province. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Indo-Pacific Tarpon, Mangrove Jack and Giant Trevally.

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Good 59% 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
74%
28°
Best day
Thu
71%
28°
Fri
71%
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
10 m/s
Pressure
1010 hPa → stable
Clouds
99.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:49–07:49 Dusk 17:44–19:44 Night 19:44–05:49

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:08–06:08 Major period 16:08–18:08 Minor period 22:14–23:44 Minor period 10:33–12:03

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
27°
02:00
27°
03:00
27°
04:00
27°
05:00
27°
06:00
27°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Indo-Pacific Tarpon
Megalops cyprinoides
59%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
59%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
56%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
51%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Queenfish
Scomberoides commersonnianus
38%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
38%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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About the fishing here

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

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)

About this water

Negombo Lagoon is a large estuarine lagoon in Negombo, south-west Sri Lanka.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Negombo Lagoon?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Negombo Lagoon?

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 Negombo Lagoon?

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

What is biting at Negombo Lagoon right now?

Right now Indo-Pacific Tarpon is the most likely catch, at about 20%.