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Pemba Island (offshore)

Sea, from shore  Zanzibar (Pemba Island) · 07:30 - 19:24

Pemba Island (offshore) is a coastal fishing spot in Zanzibar (Pemba Island). The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna and Giant Trevally.

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Prime 72% The bite right now
Top bet: Wahoo Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
73%
28°
Best day
Thu
72%
28°
Fri
70%
27°
Sat
70%
26°
Sun
73%
28°
Mon
71%
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
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
8 m/s
Pressure
1017 hPa → stable
Clouds
26.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:45–08:45 Day 08:45–18:09 Dusk 18:09–20:09

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:48–06:48 Major period 16:48–18:48 Minor period 23:04–00:34 Minor period 11:02–12:32

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

16:00
28°
17:00
27°
18:00
26°
19:00
25°
20:00
24°
21:00
23°
22:00
23°
23:00
23°
00:00
24°
01:00
23°
02:00
23°
03:00
23°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
72%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
66%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
63%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
59%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Giant Trevally, Sailfish and Dogtooth Tuna.

Wahoo 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

Timing This is a prime window for wahoo at the day. 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

Zanzibar (Stone Town offshore) Zanzibar (Unguja) · 136.3 km away Luengera Tanzania · 139.7 km away Mkomazi Tanzania · 161.9 km away Pangani Tanzania · 184.5 km away Latham Island (offshore) Pwani (Latham Island) · 201.0 km away Ngerengere Tanzania · 260.4 km away

Common questions

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

Popular catches here include Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Giant Trevally, Sailfish and Dogtooth Tuna.

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

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

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

Right now Wahoo is the most likely catch, at about 28%.