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Saint-Louis (offshore)

Sea, from shore  Saint-Louis (Langue de Barbarie) · 06:35 - 19:40

Saint-Louis (offshore) on the coast in Saint-Louis (Langue de Barbarie). 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
26°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1011 hPa → stable
Clouds
30.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:50–07:50 Day 07:50–18:25 Dusk 18:25–20:25

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

Next hours

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Likely catch now (7 species)

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
18%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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West African Spanish Mackerel
West African Spanish Mackerel
Scomberomorus tritor
18%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Atlantic Sailfish
Atlantic Sailfish
Istiophorus albicans
17%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
15%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Leerfish
Leerfish
Lichia amia
13%
Peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
12%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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African Red Snapper
African Red Snapper
Lutjanus agennes
7%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Saint-Louis (offshore) is a coastal fishing spot in Saint-Louis (Langue de Barbarie). The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Great Barracuda, West African Spanish Mackerel, Atlantic Sailfish, Giant Trevally, Leerfish and Atlantic Tarpon.

Great Barracuda 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 great barracuda 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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Saint-Louis (offshore)?

Popular catches here include Great Barracuda, West African Spanish Mackerel, Atlantic Sailfish, Giant Trevally, Leerfish, Atlantic Tarpon and African Red Snapper.

Do you need a fishing license at Saint-Louis (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 Saint-Louis (offshore)?

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

What is biting at Saint-Louis (offshore) right now?

Right now Great Barracuda is the most likely catch, at about 18%.