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Ha Long Bay

Sea, from shore  Quang Ninh, Gulf of Tonkin · 06:26 - 19:28

Ha Long Bay is a coastal fishing spot in Quang Ninh, Gulf of Tonkin. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Barramundi, Giant Trevally and King Mackerel.

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Prime 76% The bite right now
Top bet: Barramundi Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
73%
29°
Fri
73%
31°
Sat
70%
31°
Sun
75%
34°
Best day
Mon
73%
34°
Tue
71%
33°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
27°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1003 hPa → stable
Clouds
98.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:41–07:41 Dusk 18:13–20:13

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 55% lit
Major period 05:07–07:07 Major period 17:07–19:07 Minor period 22:50–00:20 Minor period 11:54–13:24

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

07:00
27°
08:00
27°
09:00
28°
10:00
28°
11:00
29°
12:00
28°
13:00
29°
14:00
28°
15:00
29°
16:00
29°
17:00
29°
18:00
29°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
76%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
76%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
72%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
70%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
55%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Barramundi, Giant Trevally, King Mackerel, Mangrove Jack and Sailfish.

Barramundi fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn 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

Timing This is a prime window for barramundi at dawn. 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:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

Hạ Long Bay or Halong Bay is a bay located in Northeastern Vietnam, administered by Quảng Ninh province. The name Hạ Long means "descending dragon". It features thousands of limestone karsts and islets in various shapes and sizes, for which it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular travel destination. The bay is also part of a larger area that includes Bai Tu Long Bay to the northeast and Cát Bà Island to the southwest. These zones share similar geological, geographical, geomorphological, climatic, and cultural characteristics.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Ha Long Bay?

Popular catches here include Barramundi, Giant Trevally, King Mackerel, Mangrove Jack and Sailfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Ha Long 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 Ha Long Bay?

Barramundi fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Ha Long Bay right now?

Right now Barramundi is the most likely catch, at about 26%.