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Toliara (Mozambique Channel)

Sea, from shore  Atsimo-Andrefana (Toliara) · 07:38 - 18:45

Toliara (Mozambique Channel) is a coastal fishing spot in Atsimo-Andrefana (Toliara). The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Mangrove Jack, Giant Trevally and Dogtooth Tuna.

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Good 55% The bite right now
Top bet: Mangrove Jack Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
71%
30°
Fri
71%
32°
Sat
73%
27°
Best day
Sun
73%
28°
Mon
73%
29°
Tue
71%
28°

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.)
27°C
Air temp
20°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1021 hPa → stable
Clouds
6.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:53–08:53 Dusk 17:30–19:30

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 55% lit
Major period 05:20–07:20 Major period 17:20–19:20 Minor period 00:03–01:33 Minor period 11:07–12:37

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
20°
03:00
20°
04:00
20°
05:00
20°
06:00
20°
07:00
20°
08:00
20°
09:00
21°
10:00
24°
11:00
27°
12:00
29°
13:00
30°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
55%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
54%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
46%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
36%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Bluefin Trevally
Caranx melampygus
35%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
32%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

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

Mangrove Jack fishing is usually best around Nov-Dec. 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

Timing This is a prime window for mangrove jack at night. 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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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Toliara (Mozambique Channel)?

Popular catches here include Mangrove Jack, Giant Trevally, Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Bluefin Trevally, Wahoo, King Mackerel and Sailfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Toliara (Mozambique Channel)?

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 Toliara (Mozambique Channel)?

Mangrove Jack fishing is usually best around Nov-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Toliara (Mozambique Channel) right now?

Right now Mangrove Jack is the most likely catch, at about 27%.