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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.

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 Dusk 17:19–19:19

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

Next hours

18:00
27°
19:00
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22:00
26°
23:00
25°
00:00
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24°
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Likely catch now (11 species)

Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
14%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Mangrove Jack
Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
12%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Spot-tail Bass
Spot-tail Bass
Lutjanus fuscescens
12%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Dogtooth Tuna
Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
10%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
9%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Barramundi
Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
9%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
8%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Papuan Black Bass
Papuan Black Bass
Lutjanus goldiei
7%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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King Mackerel
King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
7%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Wahoo
Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
7%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Sailfish
Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
5%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, rising pressure suits them.
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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 Giant Trevally, Mangrove Jack, Spot-tail Bass, Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna and Barramundi.

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.

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, Spot-tail Bass, Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Barramundi, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) and Papuan Black Bass.

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 14%.