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Cabo da Roca

Sea, from shore  Portugal · 05:14 - 20:07

Cabo da Roca on the coast in Portugal. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

Prime 86% The bite right now
Top bet: European Seabass Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
95%
22°
Sun
87%
23°
Mon
95%
22°
Tue
100%
22°
Best day
Wed
100%
23°
Thu
97%
29°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
22°C
Air temp
19°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1018 hPa → stable
Clouds
73.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:29–06:29 Day 06:29–18:52 Dusk 18:52–20:52

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 20:54–22:54 Major period 08:54–10:54 Minor period 16:29–17:59 Minor period 01:49–03:19

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

00:00
19°
01:00
19°
02:00
19°
03:00
19°
04:00
19°
05:00
19°
06:00
19°
07:00
19°
08:00
20°
09:00
21°
10:00
22°
11:00
22°

Likely catch now (8 species)

European Seabass
Dicentrarchus labrax
86%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Gilthead Seabream
Sparus aurata
56%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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White Seabream
Diplodus sargus
46%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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Bigeye Tuna
Thunnus obesus
38%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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White Marlin
Kajikia albida
32%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 22 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 22 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Cabo da Roca is a coastal fishing spot in Portugal. The fishing here is from the shore.

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.

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:

About this water

Cabo da Roca or Cape Roca is a cape which forms the westernmost point of the Sintra Mountain Range, of mainland Portugal, of continental Europe, and of the Eurasian landmass. Situated in the municipality of Sintra, near Azóia, to the west of Lisbon. Notably, the point includes a lighthouse that started operation in 1772.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Cabo da Roca?

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 Cabo da Roca?

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 Cabo da Roca?

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

What is biting at Cabo da Roca right now?

Right now European Seabass is the most likely catch, at about 44%.