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Ha Long Bay

Sea, from shore  Quang Ninh, Gulf of Tonkin · 06:11 - 19:35

Ha Long Bay on the coast in Quang Ninh, Gulf of Tonkin. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
31°C
Wind
11 m/s
Pressure
1006 hPa → stable
Clouds
98.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:26–07:26 Dusk 18:20–20:20

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

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Likely catch now (5 species)

Mangrove Jack
Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
28%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
25%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Barramundi
Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
22%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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King Mackerel
King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
15%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Sailfish
Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
10%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Ha Long Bay is a coastal fishing spot in Quang Ninh, Gulf of Tonkin. The fishing here is from the shore.

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

Mangrove Jack fishing is usually best around Nov-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.

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for mangrove jack 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:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

Ha Long Bay

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, with these zones sharing similar geological, geographical, geomorphological, climate, and cultural characteristics.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Ha Long Bay?

Popular catches here include Mangrove Jack, Giant Trevally, Barramundi, King Mackerel 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?

Mangrove Jack fishing is usually best around Nov-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Ha Long Bay right now?

Right now Mangrove Jack is the most likely catch, at about 28%.