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Triton Bay (West Papua)

Sea, from shore  Kaimana, West Papua · 07:11 - 19:08

Triton Bay (West Papua) is a coastal fishing spot in Kaimana, West Papua. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Mangrove Jack, Giant Trevally and Spot-tail Bass.

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Good 58% The bite right now
Top bet: Mangrove Jack Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
73%
28°
Thu
74%
27°
Fri
75%
28°
Sat
75%
27°
Sun
76%
27°
Best day
Mon
76%
27°
Tue
74%
29°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
22°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1013 hPa → stable
Clouds
42.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:26–08:26 Dusk 17:53–19:53

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:32–06:32 Major period 16:32–18:32 Minor period 22:47–00:17 Minor period 10:47–12:17

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

01:00
22°
02:00
22°
03:00
23°
04:00
23°
05:00
23°
06:00
23°
07:00
23°
08:00
24°
09:00
24°
10:00
25°
11:00
26°
12:00
27°

Likely catch now (11 species)

Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
58%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
55%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Spot-tail Bass
Lutjanus fuscescens
53%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
48%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Papuan Black Bass
Lutjanus goldiei
48%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
43%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Mangrove Jack, Giant Trevally, Spot-tail Bass, Barramundi, Papuan Black Bass and Dogtooth Tuna.

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)

Map

More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Triton Bay (West Papua)?

Popular catches here include Mangrove Jack, Giant Trevally, Spot-tail Bass, Barramundi, Papuan Black Bass, Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna and Mahi-Mahi (Dorado).

Do you need a fishing license at Triton Bay (West Papua)?

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 Triton Bay (West Papua)?

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

What is biting at Triton Bay (West Papua) right now?

Right now Mangrove Jack is the most likely catch, at about 19%.