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Cap de la Hague

Sea, from shore  France · 05:02 - 21:20

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

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Good 60% The bite right now
Top bet: European Seabass Active through the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
95%
19°
Tue
100%
19°
Best day
Wed
97%
19°
Thu
99%
19°
Fri
94%
23°
Sat
97%
20°

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.)
18°C
Air temp
17°C
Wind
8 m/s
Pressure
1024 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:17–06:17 Day 06:17–20:05 Dusk 20:05–22:05

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:00–01:00 Major period 11:00–13:00 Minor period 19:42–21:12 Minor period 02:48–04:18

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

21:00
17°
22:00
16°
23:00
16°
00:00
16°
01:00
16°
02:00
16°
03:00
16°
04:00
16°
05:00
16°
06:00
16°
07:00
16°
08:00
17°

Likely catch now (2 species)

European Seabass
Dicentrarchus labrax
60%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Gilthead Seabream
Sparus aurata
42%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Cap de la Hague 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 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:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

Cap de la Hague is a cape at the tip of the Cotentin peninsula in Normandy, France.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Cap de la Hague?

Popular catches here include European Seabass and Gilthead Seabream.

Do you need a fishing license at Cap de la Hague?

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 Cap de la Hague?

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

What is biting at Cap de la Hague right now?

Right now European Seabass is the most likely catch, at about 67%.