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Firth of Forth

Sea, from shore  United Kingdom · 04:26 - 22:04

Firth of Forth on the coast in United Kingdom. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Fair 36% The bite right now
Top bet: Sea Trout Overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
82%
23°
Sun
89%
19°
Mon
100%
17°
Best day
Tue
96%
18°
Wed
94%
15°
Thu
91%
20°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
16°C
Air temp
17°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1014 hPa → stable
Clouds
97.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:41–05:41 Dusk 20:49–22:49

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:29–23:29 Major period 09:29–11:29 Minor period 18:24–19:54 Minor period 01:03–02:33

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

01:00
17°
02:00
17°
03:00
16°
04:00
16°
05:00
17°
06:00
16°
07:00
18°
08:00
19°
09:00
20°
10:00
20°
11:00
21°
12:00
22°

Likely catch now (2 species)

Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
36%
Overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
33%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Firth of Forth is a coastal fishing spot in United Kingdom. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Sea Trout and Atlantic Salmon.

Sea Trout fishing is usually best around Mar-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn 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

Technique Start with a spoon for sea trout, the most likely catch right now.
Colour Low light: try red and black or firetiger for sea trout.
Depth The water is warm. Fish often sit deeper or in shade, work the cooler spots. Look towards deeper water.
Lure Spoon for sea trout: Coastal spoons.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

The Firth of Forth is a bay in Scotland, an inlet of the North Sea that separates Fife to its north and Lothian to its south. Further inland, it becomes the estuary of the River Forth and several other rivers.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Firth of Forth?

Popular catches here include Sea Trout and Atlantic Salmon.

Do you need a fishing license at Firth of Forth?

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 Firth of Forth?

Sea Trout fishing is usually best around Mar-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Firth of Forth right now?

Right now Sea Trout is the most likely catch, at about 54%.