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Pemba Bay (offshore)

Sea, from shore  Cabo Delgado (Pemba) · 07:38 - 19:00

Pemba Bay (offshore) on the coast in Cabo Delgado (Pemba). Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
8 m/s
Pressure
1019 hPa → stable
Clouds
32.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:53–08:53 Day 08:53–17:45 Dusk 17:45–19:45

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

Next hours

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Likely catch now (9 species)

Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
19%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Dogtooth Tuna
Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
14%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Bluefin Trevally
Bluefin Trevally
Caranx melampygus
12%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
12%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Pickhandle Barracuda
Pickhandle Barracuda
Sphyraena jello
12%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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King Mackerel
King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
11%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Wahoo
Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
10%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Sailfish
Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
7%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Istiompax indica
3%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Pemba Bay (offshore) is a coastal fishing spot in Cabo Delgado (Pemba). The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Giant Trevally, Dogtooth Tuna, Bluefin Trevally, Yellowfin Tuna, Pickhandle Barracuda and King Mackerel.

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.

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:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Pemba Bay (offshore)?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Pemba Bay (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 Pemba Bay (offshore)?

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

What is biting at Pemba Bay (offshore) right now?

Right now Giant Trevally is the most likely catch, at about 19%.