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Algoa Bay

Sea, from shore  South Africa · 08:21 - 18:16

Algoa Bay on the coast in South Africa. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Good 56% The bite right now
Top bet: Leerfish Water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
91%
23°
Sun
100%
22°
Best day
Mon
94%
17°
Tue
95%
18°
Wed
89%
16°
Thu
77%
16°

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.)
23°C
Air temp
18°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1024 hPa → stable
Clouds
81.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:36–09:36 Dusk 17:01–19:01 Night 19:01–07:36

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:32–23:32 Major period 09:32–11:32 Minor period 14:32–16:02 Minor period 05:02–06:32

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

03:00
18°
04:00
18°
05:00
18°
06:00
18°
07:00
18°
08:00
18°
09:00
18°
10:00
18°
11:00
19°
12:00
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13:00
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14:00
20°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Leerfish
Lichia amia
56%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Bronze Whaler Shark
Carcharhinus brachyurus
53%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Dusky Kob
Argyrosomus japonicus
41%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Galjoen
Dichistius capensis
26%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Spotted Grunter
Pomadasys commersonnii
22%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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White Steenbras
Lithognathus lithognathus
20%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Algoa Bay is a coastal fishing spot in South Africa. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Leerfish, Bronze Whaler Shark, Dusky Kob, Galjoen, Spotted Grunter and White Steenbras.

Leerfish fishing is usually best around May-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

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.

Tips right 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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About this water

Algoa Bay is a maritime bay in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is located on the east coast, 683 kilometres (424 mi) east of the Cape of Good Hope.

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More waters nearby

Bushman's River South Africa · 57.1 km away Chalumna River South Africa · 157.1 km away Storms River South Africa · 195.3 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Algoa Bay?

Popular catches here include Leerfish, Bronze Whaler Shark, Dusky Kob, Galjoen, Spotted Grunter and White Steenbras.

Do you need a fishing license at Algoa Bay?

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 Algoa Bay?

Leerfish fishing is usually best around May-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Algoa Bay right now?

Right now Leerfish is the most likely catch, at about 34%.