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Cape Wrath

Sea, from shore  United Kingdom · 04:12 - 22:33

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

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Fair 38% The bite right now
Top bet: Sea Trout Water near its preferred 14 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
93%
20°
Sun
82%
15°
Mon
84%
14°
Tue
100%
14°
Best day
Wed
96%
15°
Thu
92%
13°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
14°C
Air temp
14°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1014 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:27–05:27 Dusk 21:18–23:18

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:36–23:36 Major period 09:36–11:36 Minor period 18:52–20:22 Minor period 00:50–02:20

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

01:00
14°
02:00
13°
03:00
13°
04:00
12°
05:00
12°
06:00
12°
07:00
12°
08:00
12°
09:00
12°
10:00
13°
11:00
13°
12:00
13°

Likely catch now (2 species)

Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
38%
Water near its preferred 14 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
31%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Cape Wrath is a coastal fishing spot in United Kingdom. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Sea Trout and Atlantic Salmon.

Sea Trout fishing is usually best around Mar-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn 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

Technique Start with a spoon for sea trout, the most likely catch right now.
Colour Low light: try red and black or firetiger for sea trout.
Lure Spoon for sea trout: Coastal spoons.
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 Wrath is a cape in the Durness parish of the county of Sutherland in the Highlands of Scotland. It is the most north-westerly point in Great Britain.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Cape Wrath?

Popular catches here include Sea Trout and Atlantic Salmon.

Do you need a fishing license at Cape Wrath?

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 Wrath?

Sea Trout fishing is usually best around Mar-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Cape Wrath right now?

Right now Sea Trout is the most likely catch, at about 60%.