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Hangzhou Bay off Zhoushan

Sea, from shore  Zhoushan, Zhejiang · 06:11 - 19:43

Hangzhou Bay off Zhoushan is a coastal fishing spot in Zhoushan, Zhejiang. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Japanese Seabass, Japanese Horse Mackerel and Red Seabream.

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Prime 74% The bite right now
Top bet: Japanese Seabass Prime feeding window at the dawn, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
76%
33°
Thu
71%
32°
Fri
78%
32°
Sat
79%
30°
Best day
Sun
78%
28°
Mon
79%
30°
Tue
75%
30°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1007 hPa → stable
Clouds
35.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:26–07:26 Dusk 18:28–20:28 Night 20:28–05:26

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:19–06:19 Major period 16:19–18:19 Minor period 22:01–23:31 Minor period 11:07–12:37

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

05:00
28°
06:00
28°
07:00
28°
08:00
29°
09:00
30°
10:00
31°
11:00
32°
12:00
32°
13:00
33°
14:00
32°
15:00
33°
16:00
33°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Japanese Seabass
Lateolabrax japonicus
74%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Japanese Horse Mackerel
Trachurus japonicus
72%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, peak season.
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Red Seabream
Pagrus major
59%
Prime feeding window at the dawn.
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Yellow Croaker
Larimichthys polyactis
50%
Prime feeding window at the dawn.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Japanese Seabass, Japanese Horse Mackerel, Red Seabream and Yellow Croaker.

Japanese Seabass fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

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 japanese seabass at dawn. 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:

Fishing licence (overview)

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Hangzhou Bay off Zhoushan?

Popular catches here include Japanese Seabass, Japanese Horse Mackerel, Red Seabream and Yellow Croaker.

Do you need a fishing license at Hangzhou Bay off Zhoushan?

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 Hangzhou Bay off Zhoushan?

Japanese Seabass fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Hangzhou Bay off Zhoushan right now?

Right now Japanese Seabass is the most likely catch, at about 38%.