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Rote Island reefs

Sea, from shore  Rote, East Nusa Tenggara · 07:04 - 18:34

Rote Island reefs on the coast in Rote, East Nusa Tenggara. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
27°C
Wind
10 m/s
Pressure
1013 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
20.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

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

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

Next hours

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Likely catch now (11 species)

Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
12%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
12%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Dogtooth Tuna
Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
10%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
10%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Wahoo
Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
9%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Spot-tail Bass
Spot-tail Bass
Lutjanus fuscescens
9%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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King Mackerel
King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
9%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Sailfish
Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
8%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees, rising pressure suits them.
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Barramundi
Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
8%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Mangrove Jack
Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
7%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Papuan Black Bass
Papuan Black Bass
Lutjanus goldiei
6%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Rote Island reefs is a coastal fishing spot in Rote, East Nusa Tenggara. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Giant Trevally, Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo and Spot-tail Bass.

Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) 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

Timing This is a prime window for mahi-mahi (dorado) at dusk. 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:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Rote Island reefs?

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

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?

Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Rote Island reefs right now?

Right now Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) is the most likely catch, at about 12%.