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Pemba Bay (offshore)

Sea, from shore  Cabo Delgado (Pemba) · 07:37 - 19:11

Pemba Bay (offshore) is a coastal fishing spot in Cabo Delgado (Pemba). The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Giant Trevally, Dogtooth Tuna and Yellowfin Tuna.

Good 54% 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
72%
30°
Thu
71%
28°
Fri
73%
29°
Sat
72%
28°
Sun
73%
28°
Mon
74%
28°
Best day
Tue
72%
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
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
23°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1020 hPa → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:52–08:52 Day 08:52–17:56 Dusk 17:56–19:56

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:45–06:45 Major period 16:45–18:45 Minor period 23:08–00:38 Minor period 10:52–12:22

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

00:00
23°
01:00
23°
02:00
22°
03:00
21°
04:00
21°
05:00
20°
06:00
20°
07:00
20°
08:00
20°
09:00
21°
10:00
23°
11:00
25°

Likely catch now (9 species)

Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
54%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
46%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
40%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Pickhandle Barracuda
Sphyraena jello
35%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Bluefin Trevally
Caranx melampygus
35%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
34%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

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

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:

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Common questions

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

Popular catches here include Giant Trevally, Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Pickhandle Barracuda, Bluefin Trevally, 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 30%.