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Nosy Be (offshore)

Sea, from shore  Diana (Nosy Be) · 07:06 - 18:40

Nosy Be (offshore) is a coastal fishing spot in Diana (Nosy Be). The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Giant Trevally, Mangrove Jack and Dogtooth Tuna.

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Good 55% The bite right now
Top bet: Giant Trevally Water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
73%
30°
Best day
Fri
71%
30°
Sat
73%
28°
Sun
73%
29°
Mon
73%
28°
Tue
73%
28°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
24°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1018 hPa → stable
Clouds
20.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:21–08:21 Dusk 17:25–19:25

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 55% lit
Major period 05:02–07:02 Major period 17:02–19:02 Minor period 23:31–01:01 Minor period 11:03–12:33

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

03:00
24°
04:00
24°
05:00
23°
06:00
23°
07:00
23°
08:00
24°
09:00
26°
10:00
27°
11:00
29°
12:00
30°
13:00
30°
14:00
30°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
55%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
51%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
46%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
41%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Bluefin Trevally
Caranx melampygus
36%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
33%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

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

Giant Trevally fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn 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

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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Nosy Be (offshore)?

Popular catches here include Giant Trevally, Mangrove Jack, Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Bluefin Trevally, Wahoo, King Mackerel and Sailfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Nosy Be (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 Nosy Be (offshore)?

Giant Trevally fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Nosy Be (offshore) right now?

Right now Giant Trevally is the most likely catch, at about 26%.