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Baía do Fanal

Sea, from shore  Portugal · 05:27 - 20:18

Baía do Fanal is a coastal fishing spot in Portugal. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for European Seabass, Gilthead Seabream and White Seabream.

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Prime 71% The bite right now
Top bet: European Seabass Active through the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
23°
Best day
Thu
100%
23°
Fri
100%
23°
Sat
98%
21°
Sun
100%
22°
Mon
100%
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.)
21°C
Air temp
16°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1031 hPa → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:42–06:42 Day 06:42–19:03 Dusk 19:03–21:03

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:20–02:20 Major period 12:20–14:20 Minor period 20:03–21:33 Minor period 05:07–06:37

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

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16°
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16°
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06:00
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07:00
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21°
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Likely catch now (8 species)

European Seabass
Dicentrarchus labrax
71%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Gilthead Seabream
Sparus aurata
52%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season.
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White Seabream
Diplodus sargus
40%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Bigeye Tuna
Thunnus obesus
35%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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White Marlin
Kajikia albida
30%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Bluefin Tuna
Thunnus thynnus
26%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include European Seabass, Gilthead Seabream, White Seabream, Bigeye Tuna, White Marlin and Bluefin Tuna.

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 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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Baía do Fanal?

Popular catches here include European Seabass, Gilthead Seabream, White Seabream, Bigeye Tuna, White Marlin, Bluefin Tuna, Skipjack Tuna and Blue Marlin.

Do you need a fishing license at Baía do Fanal?

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 Baía do Fanal?

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

What is biting at Baía do Fanal right now?

Right now European Seabass is the most likely catch, at about 39%.