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Watamu (offshore)

Sea, from shore  Kilifi (Watamu) · 07:23 - 19:19

Watamu (offshore) on the coast in Kilifi (Watamu). Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
30°C
Air temp
29°C
Wind
10 m/s
Pressure
1016 hPa → stable
Clouds
23.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:38–08:38 Day 08:38–18:04 Dusk 18:04–20:04

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

Next hours

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Likely catch now (8 species)

Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Kajikia audax
18%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees, peak season.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
15%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Wahoo
Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
13%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
13%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Istiompax indica
12%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
10%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Sailfish
Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
10%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Dogtooth Tuna
Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
9%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Watamu (offshore) is a coastal fishing spot in Kilifi (Watamu). The fishing here is from the shore.

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

Striped Marlin fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. 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 striped marlin 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:

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 Shimoni (Pemba Channel) Kwale (Shimoni) · 160.6 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Watamu (offshore)?

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

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)?

Striped Marlin fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Watamu (offshore) right now?

Right now Striped Marlin is the most likely catch, at about 18%.