Minicoy Lakshadweep fishing forecast
Minicoy Lakshadweep is a saltwater fishing spot in Lakshadweep India, India. Anglers here target Indo-Pacific Sailfish, Wahoo, Giant Trevally. The most productive months are typically November, December, January, February, March, April.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #26 of 409 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending up — 5 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 | 30.2 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 19 km/h from W, gusting 24 km/h |
| Wave height | 1.3 m at 11 s |
| Current | 0.22 m/s toward ESE |
| Pressure | 1013 hPa |
| Depth | 3 m |
| Cloud cover | 100% |
| Chlorophyll | 0.10 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 36.0 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 16 m |
| UV index | 0 |
| Precipitation (24h) | 0.6 mm |
| Wind sea | 0.4 m at 3 s |
| Ground swell | 0.6 m at 11 s from SSW |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.22 → 0.14 m/s |
The water here is 2.6 °C warmer than the October average of 27.6 °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 37.5 m, with the thermocline below that.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Minicoy Lakshadweep
Minicoy Lakshadweep currently scores 94 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 30.2 °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
- Waves +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Wind +8.0
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Chlorophyll +6.0
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Thermocline +4.0
- a defined layer stacks fish at one depth
What’s biting now
The model expects today: giant-trevally, wahoo, queenfish, albacore, pacific-albacore, great-barracuda, bonefish, almaco-jack
Bite windows
Best months for Minicoy Lakshadweep:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-09-24, 97/100
28 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
+34 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.
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · offshore ground
What you can catch
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Istiophorus platypterus
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Acanthocybium solandri
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Caranx ignobilis
Best months by species at Minicoy Lakshadweep
| Indo-Pacific SailfishIstiophorus platypterus | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WahooAcanthocybium solandri | ||||||||||||
| 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 Minicoy Lakshadweep?
Anglers at Minicoy Lakshadweep target Indo-Pacific Sailfish, Wahoo and Giant Trevally.
When is the best time to fish Minicoy Lakshadweep?
The most productive months at Minicoy Lakshadweep are typically November, December, January, February, March, April.
What is the fishing forecast for Minicoy Lakshadweep right now?
Minicoy Lakshadweep currently scores 94 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Is the thermocline set up at Minicoy Lakshadweep 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 Wahoo: Chasing the Ocean's Fastest SprinterHow to Read Tides for FishingHow to Read a Fishing Forecast
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.