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Triton Bay (West Papua)

Sea, from shore  Kaimana, West Papua · 07:08 - 19:02

Triton Bay (West Papua) on the coast in Kaimana, West Papua. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
25°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1014 hPa → stable
Clouds
44.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:23–08:23 Dusk 17:47–19:47

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

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Likely catch now (11 species)

Mangrove Jack
Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
13%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
12%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Barramundi
Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
11%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Spot-tail Bass
Spot-tail Bass
Lutjanus fuscescens
11%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Dogtooth Tuna
Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
10%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Papuan Black Bass
Papuan Black Bass
Lutjanus goldiei
10%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
8%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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King Mackerel
King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
7%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
7%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Wahoo
Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
6%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Sailfish
Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
5%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Triton Bay (West Papua) is a coastal fishing spot in Kaimana, West Papua. The fishing here is from the shore.

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

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.

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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Common questions

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

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

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 13%.