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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 Gilthead Seabream, European Flounder and European Seabass.

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Prime 83% The bite right now
Top bet: Gilthead Seabream Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season.

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)

Gilthead Seabream
Sparus aurata
83%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season.
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European Flounder
Platichthys flesus
51%
Active through the day, water outside its comfort range, peak season.
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European Seabass
Dicentrarchus labrax
49%
Peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

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

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.
Lure Ledger bait for european flounder: Worm over sand.
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:

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 Gilthead Seabream, European Flounder and European Seabass.

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?

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

What is biting at Arcachon Bay coast right now?

Right now Gilthead Seabream is the most likely catch, at about 76%.