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Bosphorus Strait (Istanbul)

Sea, from shore  Istanbul (Bosphorus) · 05:31 - 20:39

Bosphorus Strait (Istanbul) on the coast in Istanbul (Bosphorus). Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
22°C
Air temp
21°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1021 hPa → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:46–06:46 Day 06:46–19:24 Dusk 19:24–21:24

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

Next hours

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Likely catch now (7 species)

Common Dentex
Common Dentex
Dentex dentex
18%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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Gilthead Seabream
Gilthead Seabream
Sparus aurata
16%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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Horse Mackerel
Horse Mackerel
Trachurus mediterraneus
16%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Thunnus thynnus
15%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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European Seabass
European Seabass
Dicentrarchus labrax
15%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Atlantic Bonito
Atlantic Bonito
Sarda sarda
15%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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Bluefish
Bluefish
Pomatomus saltatrix
5%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Bosphorus Strait (Istanbul) is a coastal fishing spot in Istanbul (Bosphorus). The fishing here is from the shore.

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

Common Dentex 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.

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for common dentex 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:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Bosphorus Strait (Istanbul)?

Popular catches here include Common Dentex, Gilthead Seabream, Horse Mackerel, Bluefin Tuna, European Seabass, 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)?

Common Dentex 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 Common Dentex is the most likely catch, at about 18%.