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Arcachon Bay coast

Sea, from shore  Nouvelle-Aquitaine · 05:19 - 20:53

Arcachon Bay coast on the coast in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
22°C
Air temp
25°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1019 hPa → stable
Clouds
16.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:34–06:34 Day 06:34–19:38 Dusk 19:38–21:38

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

Next hours

11:00
25°
12:00
26°
13:00
26°
14:00
26°
15:00
28°
16:00
27°
17:00
26°
18:00
26°
19:00
26°
20:00
24°
21:00
24°
22:00
24°

Likely catch now (3 species)

Gilthead Seabream
Gilthead Seabream
Sparus aurata
51%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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European Seabass
European Seabass
Dicentrarchus labrax
28%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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European Flounder
European Flounder
Platichthys flesus
21%
Active through the day.
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About the fishing here

Arcachon Bay coast is a coastal fishing spot in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The fishing here is from the shore.

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

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.

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 Arcachon Bay coast?

Popular catches here include Gilthead Seabream, European Seabass 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?

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 51%.