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Golfo de Cádiz

Sea, from shore  Portugal · 06:12 - 20:52

Golfo de Cádiz on the coast in Portugal. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

Prime 68% The bite right now
Top bet: European Seabass Active through the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
95%
22°
Sun
94%
23°
Mon
94%
24°
Tue
94%
23°
Wed
100%
24°
Best day
Thu
100%
25°

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.)
23°C
Air temp
20°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1019 hPa → stable
Clouds
10.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:27–07:27 Day 07:27–19:37 Dusk 19:37–21:37

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:45–23:45 Major period 09:45–11:45 Minor period 17:14–18:44 Minor period 02:47–04:17

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 (8 species)

European Seabass
Dicentrarchus labrax
68%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Gilthead Seabream
Sparus aurata
53%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season.
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White Seabream
Diplodus sargus
41%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Bigeye Tuna
Thunnus obesus
36%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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White Marlin
Kajikia albida
30%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Bluefin Tuna
Thunnus thynnus
26%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Golfo de Cádiz is a coastal fishing spot in Portugal. The fishing here is from the shore.

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

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 is warm. Fish often sit deeper or in shade, work the cooler spots. Look towards deeper water.

Fishing permit

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

About this water

The Gulf of Cádiz is the arm of the Atlantic Ocean between Cabo de Santa Maria, the southernmost point of mainland Portugal; and Cape Trafalgar on the Spanish coast at the western end of the Strait of Gibraltar. Two major rivers, the Guadalquivir and the Guadiana, as well as smaller rivers, like the Odiel, the Tinto, and the Guadalete, reach the ocean here.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Golfo de Cádiz?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Golfo de Cádiz?

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 Golfo de Cádiz?

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

What is biting at Golfo de Cádiz right now?

Right now European Seabass is the most likely catch, at about 36%.