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Gulf of Eilat (Red Sea)

Sea, from shore  Eilat (Red Sea) · 05:41 - 19:43

Gulf of Eilat (Red Sea) on the coast in Eilat (Red Sea). Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
34°C
Wind
7 m/s
Pressure
1008 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:56–06:56 Day 06:56–18:28 Dusk 18:28–20:28

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

Next hours

20:00
34°
21:00
33°
22:00
31°
23:00
30°
00:00
29°
01:00
28°
02:00
28°
03:00
28°
04:00
27°
05:00
26°
06:00
25°
07:00
26°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Gilthead Seabream
Gilthead Seabream
Sparus aurata
18%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Greater Amberjack
Greater Amberjack
Seriola dumerili
18%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
16%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Orange-Spotted Grouper
Orange-Spotted Grouper
Epinephelus coioides
16%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
11%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
11%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Bluefin Trevally
Bluefin Trevally
Caranx melampygus
10%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Gulf of Eilat (Red Sea) is a coastal fishing spot in Eilat (Red Sea). The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Gilthead Seabream, Greater Amberjack, Giant Trevally, Orange-Spotted Grouper, Great Barracuda and Yellowfin 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

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 Gulf of Eilat (Red Sea)?

Popular catches here include Gilthead Seabream, Greater Amberjack, Giant Trevally, Orange-Spotted Grouper, Great Barracuda, Yellowfin Tuna and Bluefin Trevally.

Do you need a fishing license at Gulf of Eilat (Red Sea)?

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 Gulf of Eilat (Red Sea)?

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

What is biting at Gulf of Eilat (Red Sea) right now?

Right now Gilthead Seabream is the most likely catch, at about 18%.