Andaman Islands fishing forecast
Andaman Islands is a saltwater fishing spot in Andaman Sea, India. Anglers here target Indo-Pacific Sailfish, Giant Trevally, Yellowfin Tuna. The most productive months are typically November, December, January, February, March, April.
Today’s verdict
In line with 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
Live conditions are temporarily unavailable for this spot (last data Aug 28, 2026). Seasonal and regulation info below is unaffected.
What the score means at Andaman Islands
Andaman Islands currently scores 66 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 28.4 °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 +18.0
- moving water concentrates bait
- Waves +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Thermocline +4.0
- a defined layer stacks fish at one depth
- Pre-storm bite +3.5
- the classic feed before heavy weather
What’s biting now
The model expects today: giant-trevally, yellowfin-tuna, albacore, pacific-albacore, great-barracuda, bonefish, almaco-jack, rainbow-runner
Bite windows
Best months for Andaman Islands:
Score history at this spot
8 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-07-30, 71/100
2 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
4 points below the same day last week
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.
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · offshore-only
What you can catch
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Istiophorus platypterus
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Caranx ignobilis
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Thunnus albacares
Best months by species at Andaman Islands
| Indo-Pacific SailfishIstiophorus platypterus | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giant TrevallyCaranx ignobilis | ||||||||||||
| Yellowfin TunaThunnus albacares |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents There is no single national recreational sea-fishing licence in India. Casual shore/recreational angling is generally unregulated, but boat-based fishing, fishing in protected areas / national parks / sanctuaries, and fishing in some states require a permit from the relevant State fisheries department, Forest department, or local authority/panchayat. Rules differ substantially by state — always check locally before fishing., non-residents Visiting anglers should confirm requirements with the State fisheries department for the coast they will fish. The Andaman & Nicobar Islands, for example, issue a dedicated sport-fishing permit; mainland states vary. A national seasonal fishing ban (monsoon breeding ban) also applies on each coast for part of the year.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. India has no national recreational sea-fishing bag or size limits — marine fishing is regulated separately by each coastal State/Union Territory under its own Marine Fishing Regulation Act, and a seasonal fishing ban applies for part of the year. Permits may be required for boat-based fishing or in protected areas. Rules vary widely and change. Always verify current rules with the relevant State fisheries department before fishing — FishRadar is not a legal source.
Check Andaman Islands before you go
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Andaman Islands?
Anglers at Andaman Islands target Indo-Pacific Sailfish, Giant Trevally and Yellowfin Tuna.
When is the best time to fish Andaman Islands?
The most productive months at Andaman Islands are typically November, December, January, February, March, April.
What is the fishing forecast for Andaman Islands right now?
Andaman Islands currently scores 66 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Andaman Islands from shore?
Yes — Andaman Islands is fishable from shore (offshore-only).
Is the thermocline set up at Andaman Islands right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Yellowfin Tuna: Chasing the Blue-Water BrawlerHow to Read Tides for FishingHow to Read a Fishing Forecast
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.