Encounter Bay
Encounter Bay on the coast in Australia. 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 (4 species)
About the fishing here
Encounter Bay is a coastal fishing spot in Australia. The fishing here is from the shore.
Popular catches here include Yellowtail Kingfish, Australian Salmon, King George Whiting and Snapper.
Yellowtail Kingfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, Nov-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
Encounter Bay is a bay in the Australian state of South Australia located on the state's south central coast about 100 kilometres (62 mi) south of the state capital of Adelaide. It was named by Matthew Flinders after his encounter on 8 April 1802 with Nicolas Baudin, the commander of the Baudin expedition of 1800–03. It is the site of both the mouth of the River Murray and the regional city of Victor Harbor. It is one of four "historic bays" located on the South Australian coast.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Encounter Bay?
Popular catches here include Yellowtail Kingfish, Australian Salmon, King George Whiting and Snapper.
Do you need a fishing license at Encounter 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 Encounter Bay?
Yellowtail Kingfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
What is biting at Encounter Bay right now?
Right now Yellowtail Kingfish is the most likely catch, at about 49%.