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Funchal (Madeira)

Sea, from shore  Madeira · 06:00 - 20:18

Funchal (Madeira) on the coast in Madeira. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
24°C
Air temp
22°C
Wind
1 m/s
Pressure
1019 hPa → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:15–07:15 Day 07:15–19:03 Dusk 19:03–21:03

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

Next hours

09:00
22°
10:00
24°
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24°
13:00
25°
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15:00
25°
16:00
24°
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22°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Gilthead Seabream
Gilthead Seabream
Sparus aurata
16%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season.
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Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Katsuwonus pelamis
15%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season.
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White Marlin
White Marlin
Kajikia albida
15%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season.
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Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Makaira nigricans
14%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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White Seabream
White Seabream
Diplodus sargus
13%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Thunnus thynnus
11%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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Bigeye Tuna
Bigeye Tuna
Thunnus obesus
10%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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European Seabass
European Seabass
Dicentrarchus labrax
6%
Peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Funchal (Madeira) is a coastal fishing spot in Madeira. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Gilthead Seabream, Skipjack Tuna, White Marlin, Blue Marlin, White Seabream and Bluefin Tuna.

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:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Funchal (Madeira)?

Popular catches here include Gilthead Seabream, Skipjack Tuna, White Marlin, Blue Marlin, White Seabream, Bluefin Tuna, Bigeye Tuna and European Seabass.

Do you need a fishing license at Funchal (Madeira)?

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 Funchal (Madeira)?

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

What is biting at Funchal (Madeira) right now?

Right now Gilthead Seabream is the most likely catch, at about 16%.