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Dunnet Head

Sea, from shore  United Kingdom · 04:06 - 22:27

Dunnet Head on the coast in United Kingdom. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Prime 85% The bite right now
Top bet: Atlantic Salmon Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
17°
Best day
Tue
100%
16°
Wed
99%
16°
Thu
89%
13°
Fri
100%
14°
Sat
100%
15°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
15°C
Air temp
17°C
Wind
7 m/s
Pressure
1009 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
30.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:21–05:21 Dusk 21:12–23:12

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:06–01:06 Major period 11:06–13:06 Minor period 21:08–22:38 Minor period 01:34–03:04

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

20:00
17°
21:00
16°
22:00
15°
23:00
14°
00:00
14°
01:00
14°
02:00
13°
03:00
13°
04:00
13°
05:00
13°
06:00
13°
07:00
14°

Likely catch now (2 species)

Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
85%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season.
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Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
41%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 15 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Dunnet Head is a coastal fishing spot in United Kingdom. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Atlantic Salmon and Sea Trout.

Atlantic Salmon fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn 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

Technique Start with a fly for atlantic salmon, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for atlantic salmon at dusk. Fish hard now.
Lure Trolling for atlantic salmon: On the big lakes.
Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, natural and subdued for atlantic salmon.
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

Dunnet Head is a peninsula on the northern coast of Caithness, Scotland, 10.5 miles (17 km) west of John o' Groats. It terminates at Easter Head, the northernmost point on the island of Great Britain.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Dunnet Head?

Popular catches here include Atlantic Salmon and Sea Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Dunnet Head?

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 Dunnet Head?

Atlantic Salmon fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Dunnet Head right now?

Right now Atlantic Salmon is the most likely catch, at about 81%.