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Cape Byron

Sea, from shore  Australia · 07:38 - 17:58

Cape Byron on the coast in Australia. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: Black Marlin Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
76%
19°
Sun
75%
18°
Mon
76%
18°
Tue
79%
18°
Best day
Wed
74%
20°
Thu
74%
22°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
23°C
Air temp
16°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1030 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
86.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:53–08:53 Day 08:53–16:43 Dusk 16:43–18:43

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:03–23:03 Major period 09:03–11:03 Minor period 14:17–15:47 Minor period 04:20–05:50

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

11:00
16°
12:00
17°
13:00
16°
14:00
17°
15:00
17°
16:00
18°
17:00
18°
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17°
19:00
17°
20:00
16°
21:00
15°
22:00
15°

Likely catch now (9 species)

Black Marlin
Istiompax indica
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
59%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Coral Trout
Plectropomus leopardus
58%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees.
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King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
51%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Yellowtail Kingfish
Seriola lalandi
47%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
35%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Cape Byron is a coastal fishing spot in Australia. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Black Marlin, Giant Trevally, Coral Trout, King Mackerel, Yellowtail Kingfish and Mangrove Jack.

Black Marlin fishing is usually best around Oct-Dec. 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 black marlin at the day. 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

Cape Byron is the easternmost point of the mainland of Australia, located in New South Wales. It is about 3 km (1.9 mi) east of the town of Byron Bay, New South Wales and projects into the Pacific Ocean at 28.6335° S, 153.6383° E. A lighthouse is situated there. It is a popular area for hiking and for whale watching. Two national parks, one a conservation area and a marine park, are on the bay.

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More waters nearby

Lake Kurwongbah Australia · 169.5 km away Brisbane River Australia · 201.5 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Cape Byron?

Popular catches here include Black Marlin, Giant Trevally, Coral Trout, King Mackerel, Yellowtail Kingfish, Mangrove Jack, King George Whiting and Australian Salmon.

Do you need a fishing license at Cape Byron?

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 Cape Byron?

Black Marlin fishing is usually best around Oct-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Cape Byron right now?

Right now Black Marlin is the most likely catch, at about 22%.