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St Brandon (Cargados Carajos) flats

Sea, from shore  St Brandon Shoals, Outer Islands · 07:29 - 18:37

St Brandon (Cargados Carajos) flats on the coast in St Brandon Shoals, Outer Islands. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
27°C
Air temp
24°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1016 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
6.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:44–08:44 Day 08:44–17:22 Dusk 17:22–19:22

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

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Likely catch now (9 species)

Wahoo
Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
13%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
13%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Bonefish
Bonefish
Albula glossodonta
13%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Sailfish
Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
12%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees, rising pressure suits them.
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Milkfish
Milkfish
Chanos chanos
11%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
10%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Dogtooth Tuna
Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
10%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Bluefin Trevally
Bluefin Trevally
Caranx melampygus
9%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Indo-Pacific Permit
Indo-Pacific Permit
Trachinotus blochii
9%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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About the fishing here

St Brandon (Cargados Carajos) flats is a coastal fishing spot in St Brandon Shoals, Outer Islands. The fishing here is from the shore.

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

Wahoo 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 wahoo 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:

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Common questions

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

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

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?

Wahoo 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 Wahoo is the most likely catch, at about 13%.