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Etang de Thau (Mediterranean)

Sea, from shore  Occitanie · 05:38 - 20:05

Etang de Thau (Mediterranean) is a coastal fishing spot in Occitanie. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Gilthead Seabream, European Seabass and European Eel.

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Prime 86% The bite right now
Top bet: Gilthead Seabream Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
82%
37°
Thu
83%
37°
Best day
Fri
82%
34°
Sat
83%
33°
Sun
83%
30°
Mon
79%
33°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
26°C
Air temp
31°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1014 hPa → stable
Clouds
28.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:53–06:53 Dusk 18:50–20:50 Night 20:50–04:53

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:12–06:12 Major period 16:12–18:12 Minor period 21:35–23:05 Minor period 11:20–12:50

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

13:00
31°
14:00
31°
15:00
31°
16:00
31°
17:00
31°
18:00
31°
19:00
30°
20:00
29°
21:00
28°
22:00
28°
23:00
28°
00:00
28°

Likely catch now (3 species)

Gilthead Seabream
Sparus aurata
86%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season.
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European Seabass
Dicentrarchus labrax
47%
Peak season, bright sky slows things.
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European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
24%
Slow during the day, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Gilthead Seabream, European Seabass and European Eel.

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

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.

Guides for this water

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 Etang de Thau (Mediterranean)?

Popular catches here include Gilthead Seabream, European Seabass and European Eel.

Do you need a fishing license at Etang de Thau (Mediterranean)?

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 Etang de Thau (Mediterranean)?

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

What is biting at Etang de Thau (Mediterranean) right now?

Right now Gilthead Seabream is the most likely catch, at about 89%.