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Bá na Scealg

Sea, from shore  Ireland · 04:24 - 21:04

Bá na Scealg on the coast in Ireland. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Prime 100% The bite right now
Top bet: European Seabass Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
16°
Best day
Tue
100%
16°
Wed
100%
16°
Thu
100%
17°
Fri
100%
16°
Sat
100%
17°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
16°C
Air temp
14°C
Wind
10 m/s
Pressure
1022 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:39–05:39 Dusk 19:49–21:49 Night 21:49–03:39

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:33–00:33 Major period 10:33–12:33 Minor period 19:29–20:59 Minor period 02:08–03:38

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

20:00
14°
21:00
14°
22:00
14°
23:00
14°
00:00
14°
01:00
14°
02:00
14°
03:00
14°
04:00
14°
05:00
14°
06:00
14°
07:00
14°

Likely catch now (1 species)

European Seabass
Dicentrarchus labrax
100%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Bá na Scealg is a coastal fishing spot in Ireland. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include European Seabass.

European Seabass fishing is usually best around May-Oct. 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

Timing This is a prime window for european seabass at dusk. 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:

Fishing licence (overview)

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Bá na Scealg?

Popular catches here include European Seabass.

Do you need a fishing license at Bá na Scealg?

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 Bá na Scealg?

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

What is biting at Bá na Scealg right now?

Right now European Seabass is the most likely catch, at about 100%.