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Algarve Coast (Vilamoura)

Sea, from shore  Algarve · 05:40 - 19:37

Algarve Coast (Vilamoura) is a coastal fishing spot in Algarve. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Gilthead Seabream, Skipjack Tuna and White Marlin.

Prime 80% The bite right now
Top bet: Gilthead Seabream Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
81%
30°
Thu
79%
34°
Fri
81%
34°
Sat
83%
30°
Best day
Sun
83%
29°
Mon
83%
29°

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.)
26°C
Air temp
25°C
Wind
8 m/s
Pressure
1019 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
38.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:55–06:55 Day 06:55–18:22 Dusk 18:22–20:22

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 03:59–05:59 Major period 15:59–17:59 Minor period 21:32–23:02 Minor period 10:57–12:27

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

12:00
25°
13:00
26°
14:00
27°
15:00
28°
16:00
29°
17:00
28°
18:00
28°
19:00
26°
20:00
24°
21:00
23°
22:00
22°
23:00
22°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Gilthead Seabream
Sparus aurata
80%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season.
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Skipjack Tuna
Katsuwonus pelamis
79%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season.
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White Marlin
Kajikia albida
79%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season.
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Blue Marlin
Makaira nigricans
76%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season.
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Bluefin Tuna
Thunnus thynnus
72%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season.
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Bigeye Tuna
Thunnus obesus
72%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Gilthead Seabream, Skipjack Tuna, White Marlin, Blue Marlin, Bluefin Tuna and Bigeye Tuna.

Gilthead Seabream fishing is usually best around May-Sep. 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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for gilthead seabream at the day. Fish hard 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:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Algarve Coast (Vilamoura)?

Popular catches here include Gilthead Seabream, Skipjack Tuna, White Marlin, Blue Marlin, Bluefin Tuna, Bigeye Tuna, White Seabream and European Seabass.

Do you need a fishing license at Algarve Coast (Vilamoura)?

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 Algarve Coast (Vilamoura)?

Gilthead Seabream fishing is usually best around May-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Algarve Coast (Vilamoura) right now?

Right now Gilthead Seabream is the most likely catch, at about 18%.