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St Brandon (Cargados Carajos) flats

Sea, from shore  St Brandon Shoals, Outer Islands · 07:25 - 18:50

St Brandon (Cargados Carajos) flats is a coastal fishing spot in St Brandon Shoals, Outer Islands. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Giant Trevally, Bluefin Trevally and Milkfish.

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Prime 71% The bite right now
Top bet: Giant Trevally Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
72%
25°
Best day
Thu
71%
24°
Fri
71%
24°
Sat
71%
24°
Sun
71%
25°
Mon
72%
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
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
24°C
Wind
12 m/s
Pressure
1019 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
23.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:40–08:40 Day 08:40–17:35 Dusk 17:35–19:35

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:29–06:29 Major period 16:29–18:29 Minor period 22:55–00:25 Minor period 10:33–12:03

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

17:00
24°
18:00
25°
19:00
24°
20:00
24°
21:00
24°
22:00
25°
23:00
25°
00:00
24°
01:00
24°
02:00
24°
03:00
24°
04:00
24°

Likely catch now (9 species)

Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
71%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Bluefin Trevally
Caranx melampygus
70%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Milkfish
Chanos chanos
67%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
63%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
62%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
58%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Giant Trevally, Bluefin Trevally, Milkfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Dogtooth Tuna and Wahoo.

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

Timing This is a prime window for giant trevally 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:

Fishing licence (overview)

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at St Brandon (Cargados Carajos) flats?

Popular catches here include Giant Trevally, Bluefin Trevally, Milkfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Dogtooth Tuna, Wahoo, Bonefish and Sailfish.

Do you need a fishing license at St Brandon (Cargados Carajos) flats?

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 St Brandon (Cargados Carajos) flats?

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

What is biting at St Brandon (Cargados Carajos) flats right now?

Right now Giant Trevally is the most likely catch, at about 18%.