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Golfe de Gascogne

Sea, from shore  France · 05:30 - 21:11

Golfe de Gascogne on the coast in France. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

Good 64% The bite right now
Top bet: European Seabass Active through the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
22°
Best day
Sun
100%
21°
Mon
100%
19°
Tue
100%
19°
Wed
100%
20°
Thu
100%
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
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
20°C
Air temp
20°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1016 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
1.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:45–06:45 Day 06:45–19:56 Dusk 19:56–21:56

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:34–23:34 Major period 09:34–11:34 Minor period 17:33–19:03 Minor period 02:05–03:35

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

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Likely catch now (2 species)

European Seabass
Dicentrarchus labrax
64%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Gilthead Seabream
Sparus aurata
48%
Water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Golfe de Gascogne is a coastal fishing spot in France. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include European Seabass and Gilthead Seabream.

European Seabass fishing is usually best around May-Oct. 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 european seabass at night. 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:

About this water

The Bay of Biscay also known as the Gulf of Biscay or the Gulf of Gascony is a gulf of the northeast Atlantic Ocean located south of the Celtic Sea. It lies along the northern coast of Spain, extending westward from the French border to Cape Ortegal, and along the western coast of France from Point Penmarc'h southward to the Spanish border.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Golfe de Gascogne?

Popular catches here include European Seabass and Gilthead Seabream.

Do you need a fishing license at Golfe de Gascogne?

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 Golfe de Gascogne?

European Seabass fishing is usually best around May-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Golfe de Gascogne right now?

Right now European Seabass is the most likely catch, at about 64%.