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Winam Gulf

Sea, from shore  Kenya · 06:41 - 18:48

Winam Gulf on the coast in Kenya. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Fair 44% The bite right now
Top bet: Giant Trevally Water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
80%
30°
Best day
Sun
79%
30°
Mon
77%
32°
Tue
79%
30°
Wed
75%
30°
Thu
79%
30°

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
2 m/s
Pressure
1016 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
40.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:56–07:56 Day 07:56–17:33 Dusk 17:33–19:33

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 20:58–22:58 Major period 08:58–10:58 Minor period 15:09–16:39 Minor period 03:18–04:48

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

03:00
22°
04:00
22°
05:00
22°
06:00
22°
07:00
22°
08:00
22°
09:00
24°
10:00
27°
11:00
28°
12:00
29°
13:00
29°
14:00
30°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
44%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
35%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
29%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
25%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Striped Marlin
Kajikia audax
21%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

Winam Gulf is a coastal fishing spot in Kenya. The fishing here is from the shore.

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

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.

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)

About this water

Winam Gulf is a significant extension of northeastern Lake Victoria into western Kenya. Formerly known as Kavirondo Gulf, Nyanza Gulf, and Lake Nyanza Gulf, it is a shallow inlet and is connected to the main lake by Rusinga Channel, which is partly masked from the main body of the lake by islands.

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More waters nearby

Lake Victoria (Mbita) Homa Bay (Lake Victoria) · 38.2 km away Gucha Kenya · 57.0 km away Nzoia River Kenya · 91.8 km away Mara Kenya · 112.6 km away Lake Nakuru Kenya · 173.4 km away Lake Victoria Kenya · 179.8 km away Lake Bogoria Kenya · 185.5 km away Lake Elmenteita Kenya · 190.7 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Winam Gulf?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Winam Gulf?

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 Winam Gulf?

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

What is biting at Winam Gulf right now?

Right now Giant Trevally is the most likely catch, at about 32%.