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Cork Harbour coast

Sea, from shore  County Cork · 05:00 - 20:18

Cork Harbour coast is a coastal fishing spot in County Cork. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Atlantic Mackerel, European Seabass and Pollack.

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Prime 75% The bite right now
Top bet: Atlantic Mackerel Active through the day, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
86%
18°
Thu
88%
18°
Fri
87%
18°
Sat
86%
18°
Sun
88%
18°
Mon
89%
18°
Best day

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.)
21°C
Air temp
21°C
Wind
9 m/s
Pressure
1006 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
33.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:15–06:15 Day 06:15–19:03 Dusk 19:03–21:03

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:00–06:00 Major period 16:00–18:00 Minor period 21:04–22:34 Minor period 11:25–12:55

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

14:00
21°
15:00
21°
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20°
18:00
19°
19:00
18°
20:00
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21:00
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22:00
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23:00
14°
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01:00
14°

Likely catch now (3 species)

Atlantic Mackerel
Scomber scombrus
75%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season.
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European Seabass
Dicentrarchus labrax
61%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season.
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Pollack
Pollachius pollachius
15%
Water outside its comfort range.
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About the fishing here

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

Atlantic Mackerel fishing is usually best around Jul-Aug. 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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a sabiki rig for atlantic mackerel, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for atlantic mackerel at the day. Fish hard now.
Depth The water is warm. Fish often sit deeper or in shade, work the cooler spots. Look towards deeper water.
Lure Spoon for atlantic mackerel: Small shiny spoon.
Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, shiny and white for atlantic mackerel.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Cork Harbour coast?

Popular catches here include Atlantic Mackerel, European Seabass 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?

Atlantic Mackerel fishing is usually best around Jul-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Cork Harbour coast right now?

Right now Atlantic Mackerel is the most likely catch, at about 68%.