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Arcachon Bay coast

Sea, from shore  Nouvelle-Aquitaine · 05:54 - 20:27

Arcachon Bay coast is a coastal fishing spot in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for European Seabass, Gilthead Seabream and European Flounder.

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Good 59% The bite right now
Top bet: European Seabass Active through the night, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
83%
24°
Best day
Thu
82%
23°
Fri
82%
27°
Sat
83%
27°
Sun
83%
25°
Mon
82%
24°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
24°C
Air temp
24°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1017 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
7.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:09–07:09 Day 07:09–19:12 Dusk 19:12–21:12

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:31–06:31 Major period 16:31–18:31 Minor period 21:51–23:21 Minor period 11:41–13:11

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

17:00
24°
18:00
24°
19:00
23°
20:00
23°
21:00
22°
22:00
22°
23:00
22°
00:00
22°
01:00
22°
02:00
22°
03:00
22°
04:00
22°

Likely catch now (3 species)

European Seabass
Dicentrarchus labrax
59%
Active through the night, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Gilthead Seabream
Sparus aurata
59%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season.
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European Flounder
Platichthys flesus
30%
Water outside its comfort range, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include European Seabass, Gilthead Seabream and European Flounder.

European Seabass fishing is usually best around May-Oct. 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 european seabass at night. Fish hard now.
Depth The water is warm. Fish often sit deeper or in shade, work the cooler spots. Look towards deeper water.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Arcachon Bay coast?

Popular catches here include European Seabass, Gilthead Seabream and European Flounder.

Do you need a fishing license at Arcachon Bay coast?

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 Arcachon Bay coast?

European Seabass fishing is usually best around May-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Arcachon Bay coast right now?

Right now European Seabass is the most likely catch, at about 46%.