Galway Bay
Galway Bay on the coast in Ireland. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (1 species)
About the fishing here
Galway Bay is a coastal fishing spot in Ireland. The fishing here is from the shore.
Popular catches here include European Seabass.
European Seabass fishing is usually best around May-Oct. 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
Fishing permit
You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:
About this water
Galway Bay is a bay on the west coast of Ireland, between County Galway in the province of Connacht to the north and the Burren in County Clare in the province of Munster to the south; Galway city is on the northeast side. The bay is about 50 kilometres (30 mi) long and from 10 kilometres (6 mi) to 30 kilometres (20 mi) in breadth. The Aran Islands are to the west across the entrance and there are numerous small islands within the bay. To the west of Galway, the rocks are granite but to the south they are limestone.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Galway Bay?
Popular catches here include European Seabass.
Do you need a fishing license at Galway Bay?
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 Galway Bay?
European Seabass fishing is usually best around May-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.
What is biting at Galway Bay right now?
Right now European Seabass is the most likely catch, at about 100%.