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Calanque de Sormiou

Sea, from shore  France · 05:00 - 20:22

Calanque de Sormiou on the coast in France. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Prime 67% The bite right now
Top bet: European Seabass Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
94%
33°
Sun
94%
32°
Mon
95%
38°
Best day
Tue
94%
37°
Wed
85%
35°
Thu
90%
35°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
22°C
Air temp
25°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1017 hPa → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:15–06:15 Day 06:15–19:07 Dusk 19:07–21:07

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 16:44–18:14 Minor period 01:35–03:05

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

02:00
25°
03:00
24°
04:00
24°
05:00
24°
06:00
24°
07:00
28°
08:00
29°
09:00
31°
10:00
32°
11:00
33°
12:00
33°
13:00
33°

Likely catch now (2 species)

European Seabass
Dicentrarchus labrax
67%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Gilthead Seabream
Sparus aurata
52%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Calanque de Sormiou is a coastal fishing spot in France. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include European Seabass and Gilthead Seabream.

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

The Calanque de Sormiou is the largest calanque in Calanques National Park in Southern France. Located within the City of Marseille's 9th arrondissement, it is famous for its climbing spots. Access by car is restricted in the summer due to the risk of forest fires.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Calanque de Sormiou?

Popular catches here include European Seabass and Gilthead Seabream.

Do you need a fishing license at Calanque de Sormiou?

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 Calanque de Sormiou?

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

What is biting at Calanque de Sormiou right now?

Right now European Seabass is the most likely catch, at about 62%.