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Etang de Thau (Mediterranean)

Sea, from shore  Occitanie · 05:05 - 20:29

Etang de Thau (Mediterranean) on the coast in Occitanie. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
23°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1021 hPa → stable
Clouds
17.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:20–06:20 Dusk 19:14–21:14 Night 21:14–04:20

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

Next hours

10:00
28°
11:00
29°
12:00
29°
13:00
29°
14:00
29°
15:00
29°
16:00
29°
17:00
28°
18:00
28°
19:00
26°
20:00
26°
21:00
25°

Likely catch now (3 species)

Gilthead Seabream
Gilthead Seabream
Sparus aurata
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season.
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European Seabass
European Seabass
Dicentrarchus labrax
31%
Peak season, bright sky slows things.
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European Eel
European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
7%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Etang de Thau (Mediterranean) is a coastal fishing spot in Occitanie. The fishing here is from the shore.

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.

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:

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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 62%.