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El Gouna (Red Sea coast)

Sea, from shore  Red Sea (El Gouna) · 05:51 - 19:43

El Gouna (Red Sea coast) on the coast in Red Sea (El Gouna). Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
36°C
Wind
8 m/s
Pressure
1010 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:06–07:06 Day 07:06–18:28 Dusk 18:28–20:28

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

Next hours

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Likely catch now (8 species)

Greater Amberjack
Greater Amberjack
Seriola dumerili
16%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
16%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
14%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
12%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Dogtooth Tuna
Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
11%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Sailfish
Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
11%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Bluefin Trevally
Bluefin Trevally
Caranx melampygus
10%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Leopard Grouper
Leopard Grouper
Plectropomus pessuliferus
10%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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About the fishing here

El Gouna (Red Sea coast) is a coastal fishing spot in Red Sea (El Gouna). The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Greater Amberjack, Yellowfin Tuna, Great Barracuda, Giant Trevally, Dogtooth Tuna and Sailfish.

Greater Amberjack fishing is usually best around May-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.

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for greater amberjack 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:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at El Gouna (Red Sea coast)?

Popular catches here include Greater Amberjack, Yellowfin Tuna, Great Barracuda, Giant Trevally, Dogtooth Tuna, Sailfish, Bluefin Trevally and Leopard Grouper.

Do you need a fishing license at El Gouna (Red Sea 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 El Gouna (Red Sea coast)?

Greater Amberjack fishing is usually best around May-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at El Gouna (Red Sea coast) right now?

Right now Greater Amberjack is the most likely catch, at about 16%.