Manado North Sulawesi fishing forecast
Manado North Sulawesi is a saltwater fishing spot in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Anglers here target Giant Trevally, Wahoo, Mahi-Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna. The most productive months are typically April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #79 of 437 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending up — 10 points above this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±4 points, from 8 live signals
The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.
Current conditions
| Sea surface temp | 28.7 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 16 km/h from NW, gusting 30 km/h |
| Wave height | 0.1 m at 3 s |
| Current | 0.09 m/s toward ESE |
| Pressure | 1010 hPa |
| Depth | 66 m |
| Cloud cover | 100% |
| Chlorophyll | 0.49 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 34.2 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 16 m |
| UV index | 9 |
| Wind sea | 0.1 m at 2 s |
| Ground swell | 0.1 m at 3 s from WSW |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.09 → 0.00 m/s |
The water here is 0.4 °C warmer than the September average of 28.3 °C. Warmer-than-normal water pushes cool-water species deeper and brings warm-water species in earlier than the calendar suggests. The water is mixed to about 39.3 m, with the thermocline below that.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Manado North Sulawesi
Manado North Sulawesi currently scores 83 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 28.7 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +25.0
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Chlorophyll +18.0
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Current +10.2
- moving water concentrates bait
- Waves +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Wind +8.0
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Thermocline +4.0
- a defined layer stacks fish at one depth
What’s biting now
The model expects today: giant-trevally, yellowfin-tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo, great-barracuda, bonefish, rainbow-runner, almaco-jack
Bite windows
Best months for Manado North Sulawesi:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-21, 83/100
17 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
About this spot
Open coastal saltwater — conditions and safety depend heavily on the live wind, wave, and tide forecast, so check them before you head out.
Approximate bottom depth: 66 m
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · offshore-only
What you can catch
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Caranx ignobilis
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Acanthocybium solandri
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Coryphaena hippurus
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Thunnus albacares
Best months by species at Manado North Sulawesi
| Giant TrevallyCaranx ignobilis | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WahooAcanthocybium solandri | ||||||||||||
| Mahi-MahiCoryphaena hippurus | ||||||||||||
| Yellowfin TunaThunnus albacares |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents No national recreational fishing licence is required for hook-and-line angling in most Indonesian waters, and there are no nationwide daily bag or size limits. However, marine protected areas (kawasan konservasi perairan / MPAs) impose their own access rules and fishing bans, and protected species may never be taken. Check local rules before fishing., non-residents Visiting anglers generally do not need a national licence for recreational angling, but many MPAs require an entry permit/conservation tag (e.g. the Raja Ampat Marine Park entry permit) and restrict or prohibit fishing for non-community members. Confirm zone rules with the local conservation-area management before fishing.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only and are not a legal source. Indonesia does not set national recreational bag or size limits, but strict protections apply: both species of manta ray and ALL sea turtles are fully protected nationwide and may never be taken; Napoleon (humphead) wrasse is protected with restricted catch under KKP decree; and many marine protected areas (e.g. Raja Ampat, where all sharks and manta rays are protected and spearfishing by visitors is banned) prohibit or restrict fishing. Rules change and vary by region/MPA. Always verify with the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) and the local conservation-area authority before fishing.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Manado North Sulawesi?
Anglers at Manado North Sulawesi target Giant Trevally, Wahoo, Mahi-Mahi and Yellowfin Tuna.
When is the best time to fish Manado North Sulawesi?
The most productive months at Manado North Sulawesi are typically April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
What is the fishing forecast for Manado North Sulawesi right now?
Manado North Sulawesi currently scores 83 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Manado North Sulawesi from shore?
Yes — Manado North Sulawesi is fishable from shore (offshore-only).
Is the thermocline set up at Manado North Sulawesi right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
How deep is the water at Manado North Sulawesi?
The scored point sits over roughly 66 m of water. Depth shapes which species hold here and how the thermocline forms.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Wahoo: Chasing the Ocean's Fastest SprinterHow to Catch Mahi-Mahi / Dorado: Chasing the Electric-Green Ghosts of the BluewaterHow to Read Tides for Fishing
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.