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Soudan Banks (offshore)

Sea, from shore  Black River (Soudan Banks) · 07:40 - 18:54

Soudan Banks (offshore) is a coastal fishing spot in Black River (Soudan Banks). The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Giant Trevally, Yellowfin Tuna and Bluefin Trevally.

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Good 52% The bite right now
Top bet: Giant Trevally Water near its preferred 28 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
72%
25°
Thu
72%
26°
Fri
72%
24°
Sat
76%
24°
Best day
Sun
76%
24°
Mon
76%
24°
Tue
76%
25°

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.)
28°C
Air temp
24°C
Wind
8 m/s
Pressure
1023 hPa → stable
Clouds
12.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:55–08:55 Day 08:55–17:39 Dusk 17:39–19:39

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:38–06:38 Major period 16:38–18:38 Minor period 23:09–00:39 Minor period 10:38–12:08

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

02:00
24°
03:00
23°
04:00
23°
05:00
23°
06:00
23°
07:00
22°
08:00
22°
09:00
23°
10:00
24°
11:00
24°
12:00
24°
13:00
25°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
52%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
39%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Bluefin Trevally
Caranx melampygus
34%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
32%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
31%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Blue Marlin
Makaira nigricans
31%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Giant Trevally, Yellowfin Tuna, Bluefin Trevally, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Wahoo and Blue Marlin.

Giant Trevally 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.

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:

Fishing licence (overview)

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More waters nearby

Le Morne (offshore banks) Black River (Le Morne) · 9.4 km away Black River (offshore) Black River (Riviere Noire) · 20.2 km away La Ferme Reservoir Mauritius · 34.8 km away Grand River South East Mauritius · 50.3 km away Pointe du Diable Mauritius · 57.2 km away Rivière Sèche Mauritius · 58.9 km away Trou aux Biches (lagoon edge) Pamplemousses (Trou aux Biches) · 62.2 km away Grand Baie (offshore) Riviere du Rempart (Grand Baie) · 66.4 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Soudan Banks (offshore)?

Popular catches here include Giant Trevally, Yellowfin Tuna, Bluefin Trevally, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Wahoo, Blue Marlin and Skipjack Tuna.

Do you need a fishing license at Soudan Banks (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 Soudan Banks (offshore)?

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

What is biting at Soudan Banks (offshore) right now?

Right now Giant Trevally is the most likely catch, at about 37%.