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Bosphorus Strait (Istanbul)

Sea, from shore  Istanbul (Bosphorus) · 06:04 - 20:15

Bosphorus Strait (Istanbul) is a coastal fishing spot in Istanbul (Bosphorus). The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Horse Mackerel, European Seabass and Gilthead Seabream.

Prime 74% The bite right now
Top bet: Horse Mackerel Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
85%
29°
Sat
84%
31°
Sun
85%
28°
Mon
85%
29°
Tue
85%
28°
Wed
86%
28°
Best day

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
25°C
Air temp
23°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1014 hPa → stable
Clouds
21.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:19–07:19 Day 07:19–19:00 Dusk 19:00–21:00

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 44% lit
Major period 06:10–08:10 Major period 18:10–20:10 Minor period 22:55–00:25 Minor period 13:55–15:25

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

01:00
23°
02:00
22°
03:00
22°
04:00
22°
05:00
22°
06:00
22°
07:00
23°
08:00
24°
09:00
26°
10:00
27°
11:00
28°
12:00
28°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Horse Mackerel
Trachurus mediterraneus
74%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season.
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European Seabass
Dicentrarchus labrax
65%
Active through the night, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Gilthead Seabream
Sparus aurata
58%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season.
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Bluefin Tuna
Thunnus thynnus
45%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season.
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Common Dentex
Dentex dentex
40%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season.
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Atlantic Bonito
Sarda sarda
32%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Horse Mackerel, European Seabass, Gilthead Seabream, Bluefin Tuna, Common Dentex and Atlantic Bonito.

Horse Mackerel fishing is usually best around Jun-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

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 Bosphorus Strait (Istanbul)?

Popular catches here include Horse Mackerel, European Seabass, Gilthead Seabream, Bluefin Tuna, Common Dentex, Atlantic Bonito and Bluefish.

Do you need a fishing license at Bosphorus Strait (Istanbul)?

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 Bosphorus Strait (Istanbul)?

Horse Mackerel fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Bosphorus Strait (Istanbul) right now?

Right now Horse Mackerel is the most likely catch, at about 40%.