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Sine-Saloum Delta

River fishing  Fatick (Sine-Saloum) · 06:51 - 19:33

Sine-Saloum Delta is a river in Fatick (Sine-Saloum). Anglers here fish mainly for Atlantic Tarpon, African Red Snapper and Leerfish.

Good 58% The bite right now
Top bet: Atlantic Tarpon Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
77%
32°
Thu
79%
32°
Fri
80%
32°
Best day
Sat
73%
33°
Sun
74%
32°
Mon
80%
30°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1012 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
88.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:06–08:06 Dusk 18:18–20:18

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:33–06:33 Major period 16:33–18:33 Minor period 22:32–00:02 Minor period 11:03–12:33

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

19:00
28°
20:00
26°
21:00
26°
22:00
26°
23:00
26°
00:00
26°
01:00
26°
02:00
26°
03:00
26°
04:00
25°
05:00
25°
06:00
25°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
58%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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African Red Snapper
Lutjanus agennes
53%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Leerfish
Lichia amia
44%
Peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
41%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Atlantic Tarpon, African Red Snapper, Leerfish and Great Barracuda.

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.

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:

About this water

Saloum Delta or Sine-Saloum Delta is a river delta in Senegal at the mouth of the Saloum River where it flows into the North Atlantic Ocean. The delta covers 180,000 hectares. It extends 72.5 kilometers along the coastline and 35 kilometers inland.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Sine-Saloum Delta?

Popular catches here include Atlantic Tarpon, African Red Snapper, Leerfish and Great Barracuda.

Do you need a fishing license at Sine-Saloum Delta?

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 Sine-Saloum Delta?

Atlantic Tarpon fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Sine-Saloum Delta right now?

Right now Atlantic Tarpon is the most likely catch, at about 38%.