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Watamu (offshore)

Sea, from shore  Kilifi (Watamu) · 07:27 - 19:25

Watamu (offshore) is a coastal fishing spot in Kilifi (Watamu). The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Giant Trevally, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) and Striped Marlin.

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Prime 74% The bite right now
Top bet: Giant Trevally Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
73%
28°
Best day
Thu
73%
29°
Fri
73%
27°
Sat
73%
27°
Sun
73%
27°
Mon
73%
27°

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.)
29°C
Air temp
27°C
Wind
9 m/s
Pressure
1016 hPa → stable
Clouds
92.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:42–08:42 Day 08:42–18:10 Dusk 18:10–20:10

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:47–06:47 Major period 16:47–18:47 Minor period 23:02–00:32 Minor period 11:03–12:33

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

18:00
27°
19:00
25°
20:00
25°
21:00
25°
22:00
25°
23:00
25°
00:00
24°
01:00
24°
02:00
24°
03:00
23°
04:00
23°
05:00
22°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
74%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
73%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Striped Marlin
Kajikia audax
72%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season.
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Black Marlin
Istiompax indica
69%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
65%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
65%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Giant Trevally, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Striped Marlin, Black Marlin, Dogtooth Tuna 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

Timing This is a prime window for giant trevally at dusk. 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

Malindi (offshore) Kilifi (Malindi) · 18.1 km away Diani (Mombasa coast) Kwale (Diani) · 115.5 km away Galana River Kenya · 149.1 km away Shimoni (Pemba Channel) Kwale (Shimoni) · 160.6 km away Athi-Galana-Sabaki Kenya · 223.8 km away Athi River Kenya · 231.1 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Watamu (offshore)?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Watamu (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 Watamu (offshore)?

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

What is biting at Watamu (offshore) right now?

Right now Giant Trevally is the most likely catch, at about 18%.