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Cork Harbour coast

Sea, from shore  County Cork · 04:14 - 20:55

Cork Harbour coast on the coast in County Cork. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
17°C
Air temp
15°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1019 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:29–05:29 Day 05:29–19:40 Dusk 19:40–21:40

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

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Likely catch now (3 species)

European Seabass
European Seabass
Dicentrarchus labrax
50%
Water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Scomber scombrus
43%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 17 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Pollack
Pollack
Pollachius pollachius
7%
Off season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Cork Harbour coast is a coastal fishing spot in County Cork. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include European Seabass, Atlantic Mackerel and Pollack.

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

Lure Spoon for atlantic mackerel: Small shiny spoon.
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:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Cork Harbour coast?

Popular catches here include European Seabass, Atlantic Mackerel and Pollack.

Do you need a fishing license at Cork Harbour coast?

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 Cork Harbour coast?

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

What is biting at Cork Harbour coast right now?

Right now European Seabass is the most likely catch, at about 50%.