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Donegal Bay

Sea, from shore  Ireland · 03:59 - 21:14

Donegal Bay on the coast in Ireland. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Prime 92% The bite right now
Top bet: European Seabass Active through the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
18°
Best day
Sun
93%
15°
Mon
100%
15°
Tue
100%
16°
Wed
100%
16°
Thu
100%
14°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
16°C
Air temp
16°C
Wind
9 m/s
Pressure
1012 hPa → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:14–05:14 Dusk 19:59–21:59 Night 21:59–03:14

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 20:50–22:50 Major period 08:50–10:50 Minor period 17:34–19:04 Minor period 00:36–02:06

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

00:00
16°
01:00
16°
02:00
16°
03:00
16°
04:00
16°
05:00
16°
06:00
15°
07:00
16°
08:00
16°
09:00
16°
10:00
17°
11:00
17°

Likely catch now (1 species)

European Seabass
Dicentrarchus labrax
92%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Donegal Bay is a coastal fishing spot in Ireland. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include European Seabass.

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

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 european seabass at night. 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

Donegal Bay is an inlet in the northwest of Ireland. Three counties – Donegal to the north and west, Leitrim and Sligo to the south – have shorelines on the bay, which is bounded on the west by the Atlantic Ocean. The town of Donegal and the River Eske lie at the head of the bay.

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More waters nearby

An Loch Fhada Ireland · 61.2 km away River Moy (Ballina) County Mayo · 61.8 km away Lough Mask County Mayo · 114.8 km away Malin Head Ireland · 118.8 km away Lough Acorrymore Ireland · 125.5 km away Lough Corrib County Galway · 127.2 km away Loch Ghleann Dá Loch Ireland · 142.3 km away Loch na Gairfine Ireland · 143.4 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Donegal Bay?

Popular catches here include European Seabass.

Do you need a fishing license at Donegal Bay?

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 Donegal Bay?

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

What is biting at Donegal Bay right now?

Right now European Seabass is the most likely catch, at about 100%.