Lakshadweep Islands fishing forecast
Lakshadweep Islands is a saltwater fishing spot in Lakshadweep, India. Anglers here target Indo-Pacific Sailfish, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Giant Trevally. The most productive months are typically November, December, January, February, March, April.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #368 of 437 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending up — 4 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 | 29.3 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 16 km/h from W, gusting 20 km/h |
| Wave height | 1.3 m at 10 s |
| Current | 0.11 m/s toward S |
| Pressure | 1015 hPa |
| Depth | 401 m |
| Cloud cover | 75% |
| Chlorophyll | 0.21 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 36.0 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 15 m |
| UV index | 4 |
| Wind sea | 0.1 m at 2 s |
| Ground swell | 0.9 m at 10 s from SSE |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.11 → 0.01 m/s |
The water here is 1.5 °C warmer than the September average of 27.8 °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 Lakshadweep Islands
Lakshadweep Islands currently scores 56 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 29.3 °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
- Current +18.0
- moving water concentrates bait
- Chlorophyll +12.9
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Waves +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Wind +8.0
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Seamount effect +6.0
- underwater structure forces nutrient flow up
What’s biting now
The model expects today: giant-trevally, yellowfin-tuna, wahoo, albacore, pacific-albacore, great-barracuda, bonefish, almaco-jack
Bite windows
Best months for Lakshadweep Islands:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-30, 69/100
+4 points vs 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.
Approximate bottom depth: 401 m
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · offshore-only
What you can catch
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Istiophorus platypterus
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Acanthocybium solandri
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Thunnus albacares
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Caranx ignobilis
Best months by species at Lakshadweep Islands
| Indo-Pacific SailfishIstiophorus platypterus | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WahooAcanthocybium solandri | ||||||||||||
| Yellowfin TunaThunnus albacares | ||||||||||||
| Giant TrevallyCaranx ignobilis |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Lakshadweep Islands?
Anglers at Lakshadweep Islands target Indo-Pacific Sailfish, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna and Giant Trevally.
When is the best time to fish Lakshadweep Islands?
The most productive months at Lakshadweep Islands are typically November, December, January, February, March, April.
What is the fishing forecast for Lakshadweep Islands right now?
Lakshadweep Islands currently scores 56 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Lakshadweep Islands from shore?
Yes — Lakshadweep Islands is fishable from shore (offshore-only).
Is the thermocline set up at Lakshadweep Islands right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
How deep is the water at Lakshadweep Islands?
The scored point sits over roughly 401 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 Yellowfin Tuna: Chasing the Blue-Water BrawlerHow to Read Tides for Fishing
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.