Bay of Bengal
Bay of Bengal on the coast in Indonesia. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (9 species)
About the fishing here
Bay of Bengal is a coastal fishing spot in Indonesia. The fishing here is from the shore.
Popular catches here include Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Giant Trevally, Sailfish and Dogtooth Tuna.
Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. 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
Fishing permit
You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:
About this water
The Bay of Bengal forms the northeastern part of the Indian Ocean, located between the Indian subcontinent and the Indochinese peninsula, south of the Bengal region. Spread across an area of 2,600,000 km2 (1,000,000 sq mi), it is bordered by many of the countries in South Asia and Southeast Asia.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Bay of Bengal?
Popular catches here include Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Giant Trevally, Sailfish, Dogtooth Tuna, King Mackerel and Barramundi.
Do you need a fishing license at Bay of Bengal?
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 Bay of Bengal?
Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
What is biting at Bay of Bengal right now?
Right now Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) is the most likely catch, at about 21%.