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Essaouira (Atlantic coast)

Sea, from shore  Marrakesh-Safi (Essaouira) · 05:34 - 19:47

Essaouira (Atlantic coast) on the coast in Marrakesh-Safi (Essaouira). Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
24°C
Air temp
23°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1015 hPa → stable
Clouds
80.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:49–06:49 Day 06:49–18:32 Dusk 18:32–20:32

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

Next hours

09:00
23°
10:00
24°
11:00
24°
12:00
25°
13:00
25°
14:00
25°
15:00
24°
16:00
24°
17:00
24°
18:00
23°
19:00
22°
20:00
21°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Gilthead Seabream
Gilthead Seabream
Sparus aurata
22%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season.
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White Seabream
White Seabream
Diplodus sargus
21%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Common Dentex
Common Dentex
Dentex dentex
18%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season.
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Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Thunnus thynnus
16%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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Meagre
Meagre
Argyrosomus regius
12%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Seabass
European Seabass
Dicentrarchus labrax
11%
Peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Essaouira (Atlantic coast) is a coastal fishing spot in Marrakesh-Safi (Essaouira). The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Gilthead Seabream, White Seabream, Common Dentex, Bluefin Tuna, Meagre and European Seabass.

Gilthead Seabream fishing is usually best around May-Sep. 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 gilthead seabream at the day. Fish hard now.
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)

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Essaouira (Atlantic coast)?

Popular catches here include Gilthead Seabream, White Seabream, Common Dentex, Bluefin Tuna, Meagre and European Seabass.

Do you need a fishing license at Essaouira (Atlantic 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 Essaouira (Atlantic coast)?

Gilthead Seabream fishing is usually best around May-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Essaouira (Atlantic coast) right now?

Right now Gilthead Seabream is the most likely catch, at about 22%.