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Rote Island reefs

Sea, from shore  Rote, East Nusa Tenggara · 07:04 - 18:44

Rote Island reefs is a coastal fishing spot in Rote, East Nusa Tenggara. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Giant Trevally, Mangrove Jack and Dogtooth Tuna.

Good 52% The bite right now
Top bet: Giant Trevally Water near its preferred 29 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
71%
29°
Thu
71%
29°
Fri
72%
29°
Sat
73%
29°
Sun
76%
29°
Best day
Mon
76%
29°

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.)
29°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
9 m/s
Pressure
1014 hPa → stable
Clouds
5.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:19–08:19 Dusk 17:29–19:29

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:16–06:16 Major period 16:16–18:16 Minor period 22:37–00:07 Minor period 10:25–11:55

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

21:00
26°
22:00
25°
23:00
25°
00:00
25°
01:00
24°
02:00
24°
03:00
24°
04:00
24°
05:00
24°
06:00
24°
07:00
24°
08:00
25°

Likely catch now (11 species)

Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
52%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
46%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
42%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Spot-tail Bass
Lutjanus fuscescens
42%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
37%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
35%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Giant Trevally, Mangrove Jack, Dogtooth Tuna, Spot-tail Bass, Barramundi and Yellowfin Tuna.

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:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Rote Island reefs?

Popular catches here include Giant Trevally, Mangrove Jack, Dogtooth Tuna, Spot-tail Bass, Barramundi, Yellowfin Tuna, King Mackerel and Mahi-Mahi (Dorado).

Do you need a fishing license at Rote Island reefs?

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 Rote Island reefs?

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

What is biting at Rote Island reefs right now?

Right now Giant Trevally is the most likely catch, at about 21%.