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Dubai (offshore)

Sea, from shore  Dubai (offshore) · 06:48 - 20:03

Dubai (offshore) is a coastal fishing spot in Dubai (offshore). The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Cobia, Yellowfin Tuna and Giant Trevally.

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Prime 68% The bite right now
Top bet: Cobia Active through the day, water near its preferred 32 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
70%
45°
Best day
Thu
70%
44°
Fri
70%
42°
Sat
70%
42°
Sun
68%
43°
Mon
70%
42°

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.)
32°C
Air temp
40°C
Wind
7 m/s
Pressure
998 hPa → stable
Clouds
47.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:03–08:03 Day 08:03–18:48 Dusk 18:48–20:48

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:47–06:47 Major period 16:47–18:47 Minor period 22:35–00:05 Minor period 11:30–13:00

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

17:00
40°
18:00
40°
19:00
40°
20:00
39°
21:00
38°
22:00
38°
23:00
38°
00:00
38°
01:00
38°
02:00
38°
03:00
37°
04:00
37°

Likely catch now (9 species)

Cobia
Rachycentron canadum
68%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 32 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 32 degrees.
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Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 32 degrees.
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Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
59%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 32 degrees.
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Queenfish
Scomberoides commersonnianus
56%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 32 degrees.
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Yellowfin Seabream
Acanthopagrus arabicus
55%
Water near its preferred 32 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Cobia, Yellowfin Tuna, Giant Trevally, Sailfish, Queenfish and Yellowfin Seabream.

Cobia fishing is usually best around Apr-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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for cobia 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.

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 Dubai (offshore)?

Popular catches here include Cobia, Yellowfin Tuna, Giant Trevally, Sailfish, Queenfish, Yellowfin Seabream, Orange-Spotted Grouper and King Mackerel.

Do you need a fishing license at Dubai (offshore)?

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 Dubai (offshore)?

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

What is biting at Dubai (offshore) right now?

Right now Cobia is the most likely catch, at about 19%.