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Vilanculos (Bazaruto coast)

Sea, from shore  Inhambane (Vilanculos) · 07:10 - 18:20

Vilanculos (Bazaruto coast) is a coastal fishing spot in Inhambane (Vilanculos). The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Giant Trevally, Dogtooth Tuna and Pickhandle Barracuda.

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Good 54% The bite right now
Top bet: Giant Trevally Water near its preferred 27 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
72%
25°
Thu
73%
25°
Best day
Fri
73%
25°
Sat
73%
24°
Sun
73%
25°
Mon
70%
26°

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
21°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1023 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:25–08:25 Day 08:25–17:05 Dusk 17:05–19:05

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:06–06:06 Major period 16:06–18:06 Minor period 22:38–00:08 Minor period 10:04–11:34

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

22:00
21°
23:00
21°
00:00
20°
01:00
20°
02:00
20°
03:00
19°
04:00
18°
05:00
18°
06:00
17°
07:00
17°
08:00
17°
09:00
19°

Likely catch now (9 species)

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
41%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Pickhandle Barracuda
Sphyraena jello
39%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Bluefin Trevally
Caranx melampygus
39%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
37%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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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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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Giant Trevally, Dogtooth Tuna, Pickhandle Barracuda, Bluefin Trevally, King Mackerel and Yellowfin Tuna.

Giant Trevally 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.

Guides for this water

Tips right 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

Bazaruto Archipelago Inhambane (Bazaruto) · 43.6 km away Tofo (Inhambane) Inhambane (Tofo) · 206.5 km away Changane River Mozambique · 231.4 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Vilanculos (Bazaruto coast)?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Vilanculos (Bazaruto coast)?

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 Vilanculos (Bazaruto coast)?

Giant Trevally fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Vilanculos (Bazaruto coast) right now?

Right now Giant Trevally is the most likely catch, at about 30%.