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Trincomalee offshore

Sea, from shore  Trincomalee District, Eastern Province · 06:18 - 18:55

Trincomalee offshore on the coast in Trincomalee District, Eastern Province. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
30°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1008 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
99.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:33–07:33 Day 07:33–17:40 Dusk 17:40–19:40

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

Next hours

17:00
30°
18:00
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19:00
29°
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29°
21:00
28°
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28°
23:00
27°
00:00
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03:00
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04:00
26°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
11%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Makaira nigricans
11%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Wahoo
Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
11%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
10%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
10%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Sailfish
Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
9%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, rising pressure suits them.
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Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Istiompax indica
9%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
8%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Queenfish
Queenfish
Scomberoides commersonnianus
8%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Barramundi
Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
5%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Indo-Pacific Tarpon
Indo-Pacific Tarpon
Megalops cyprinoides
4%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mangrove Jack
Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
4%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Trincomalee offshore is a coastal fishing spot in Trincomalee District, Eastern Province. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Blue Marlin, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Great Barracuda and Sailfish.

Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) 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 mahi-mahi (dorado) 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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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Trincomalee offshore?

Popular catches here include Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Blue Marlin, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Great Barracuda, Sailfish, Black Marlin and Giant Trevally.

Do you need a fishing license at Trincomalee 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 Trincomalee offshore?

Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Trincomalee offshore right now?

Right now Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) is the most likely catch, at about 11%.