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Cabo de São Vicente

Sea, from shore  Portugal · 05:18 - 20:00

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

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Prime 78% The bite right now
Top bet: European Seabass Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
95%
23°
Sun
86%
23°
Mon
95%
23°
Tue
97%
23°
Wed
100%
24°
Best day
Thu
100%
31°

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
3 m/s
Pressure
1019 hPa → stable
Clouds
47.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:33–06:33 Day 06:33–18:45 Dusk 18:45–20:45

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 20:52–22:52 Major period 08:52–10:52 Minor period 16:22–17:52 Minor period 01:52–03:22

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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19°
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19°
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23°

Likely catch now (8 species)

European Seabass
Dicentrarchus labrax
78%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Gilthead Seabream
Sparus aurata
55%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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White Seabream
Diplodus sargus
44%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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Bigeye Tuna
Thunnus obesus
37%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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White Marlin
Kajikia albida
31%
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 de São Vicente 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 is warm. Fish often sit deeper or in shade, work the cooler spots. Look towards deeper water.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

Cape St. Vincent is a headland in the municipality of Vila do Bispo, in the Algarve, southern Portugal. It is the southwesternmost point of Portugal and of mainland Europe.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Cabo de São Vicente?

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 de São Vicente?

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 de São Vicente?

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

What is biting at Cabo de São Vicente right now?

Right now European Seabass is the most likely catch, at about 41%.