Dumanquilas Bay
Dumanquilas Bay on the coast in Philippines. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (10 species)
About the fishing here
Dumanquilas Bay is a coastal fishing spot in Philippines. The fishing here is from the shore.
Popular catches here include Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Milkfish, Giant Trevally and Dogtooth Tuna.
Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. 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
Fishing permit
You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:
About this water
Dumanquilas Bay is an arm of the Moro Gulf on the southern side of the Zamboanga Peninsula in western Mindanao island in the Philippines. It is shared between the provinces of Zamboanga del Sur on the eastern and northern shore, and Zamboanga Sibugay on the western shore. An irregularly shaped peninsula extending to Flecha Point separates it from Pagadian Bay to the east, while to the west, the bay connects with Sibuguey Bay through Canalizo Strait which separates Olutanga island from the mainland of Zamboanga. Politically, it is divided between the Zamboanga del Sur municipalities of Margosatubig, Vincenzo Sagun, Lapuyan and Kumalarang, and the Zamboangay Sibugay municipalities of Buug, Malangas and Alicia.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Dumanquilas Bay?
Popular catches here include Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Milkfish, Giant Trevally, Dogtooth Tuna, Sailfish and King Mackerel.
Do you need a fishing license at Dumanquilas 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 Dumanquilas Bay?
Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
What is biting at Dumanquilas Bay right now?
Right now Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) is the most likely catch, at about 20%.