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Gulf of Eilat (Red Sea)

Sea, from shore  Eilat (Red Sea) · 06:02 - 19:30

Gulf of Eilat (Red Sea) is a coastal fishing spot in Eilat (Red Sea). The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Giant Trevally, Orange-Spotted Grouper and Gilthead Seabream.

Good 54% The bite right now
Top bet: Giant Trevally Water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
70%
38°
Fri
70%
37°
Sat
72%
38°
Best day
Sun
72%
38°
Mon
72%
39°
Tue
72%
39°

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.)
29°C
Air temp
32°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1007 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:17–07:17 Day 07:17–18:15 Dusk 18:15–20:15

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 55% lit
Major period 04:55–06:55 Major period 16:55–18:55 Minor period 22:24–23:54 Minor period 11:56–13:26

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

01:00
32°
02:00
31°
03:00
30°
04:00
29°
05:00
29°
06:00
28°
07:00
28°
08:00
30°
09:00
32°
10:00
34°
11:00
35°
12:00
37°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
54%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Orange-Spotted Grouper
Epinephelus coioides
52%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Gilthead Seabream
Sparus aurata
49%
Peak season.
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Greater Amberjack
Seriola dumerili
47%
Peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
40%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Bluefin Trevally
Caranx melampygus
39%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

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

Giant Trevally fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. 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.

Guides for this water

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

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)?

Giant Trevally fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

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

Right now Giant Trevally is the most likely catch, at about 22%.