Pointe des Almadies
Pointe des Almadies on the coast in Senegal. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (7 species)
About the fishing here
Pointe des Almadies is a coastal fishing spot in Senegal. The fishing here is from the shore.
Popular catches here include Atlantic Tarpon, Giant Trevally, Leerfish, African Red Snapper, Great Barracuda and West African Spanish Mackerel.
Atlantic Tarpon fishing is usually best around May-Jul. 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.
Tips right now
Fishing permit
You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:
About this water
Pointe des Almadies or Point Almadies is the westernmost point on the continent of Africa and of the Afro-Eurasian landmass, lying at 17.5 degrees west of the Greenwich meridian, 8 degrees further west than Cabo da Roca, mainland Europe's westernmost point. Pointe des Almadies is located on the north-western end of the Cap Vert peninsula in Senegal.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Pointe des Almadies?
Popular catches here include Atlantic Tarpon, Giant Trevally, Leerfish, African Red Snapper, Great Barracuda, West African Spanish Mackerel and Atlantic Sailfish.
Do you need a fishing license at Pointe des Almadies?
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 Pointe des Almadies?
Atlantic Tarpon fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Pointe des Almadies right now?
Right now Atlantic Tarpon is the most likely catch, at about 32%.