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Cape Howe

Sea, from shore  Australia · 08:16 - 17:51

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

Slow 22% The bite right now
Top bet: King George Whiting Water near its preferred 20 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
47%
16°
Best day
Tue
46%
17°
Wed
39%
17°
Thu
36%
16°
Fri
34%
13°
Sat
35%
12°
Sun
37%
12°

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.)
20°C
Air temp
11°C
Wind
8 m/s
Pressure
1029 hPa → stable
Clouds
40.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:31–09:31 Day 09:31–16:36 Dusk 16:36–18:36

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:54–00:54 Major period 10:54–12:54 Minor period 15:28–16:58 Minor period 06:50–08:20

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

06:00
11°
07:00
11°
08:00
12°
09:00
12°
10:00
13°
11:00
14°
12:00
15°
13:00
15°
14:00
16°
15:00
16°
16:00
16°
17:00
15°

Likely catch now (4 species)

King George Whiting
Sillaginodes punctatus
22%
Water near its preferred 20 degrees.
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Snapper
Chrysophrys auratus
18%
Water near its preferred 20 degrees.
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Yellowtail Kingfish
Seriola lalandi
16%
Water near its preferred 20 degrees.
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Australian Salmon
Arripis trutta
9%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees.
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About the fishing here

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

Popular catches here include King George Whiting, Snapper, Yellowtail Kingfish and Australian Salmon.

King George Whiting fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, Nov-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

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

Cape Howe is a coastal headland in eastern Australia, forming the south-eastern end of the Black-Allan Line, a portion of the border between New South Wales and Victoria.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Cape Howe?

Popular catches here include King George Whiting, Snapper, Yellowtail Kingfish and Australian Salmon.

Do you need a fishing license at Cape Howe?

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 Howe?

King George Whiting fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Cape Howe right now?

Right now King George Whiting is the most likely catch, at about 42%.