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Horta / Condor Bank (Azores)

Sea, from shore  Azores (Faial) · 05:59 - 20:02

Horta / Condor Bank (Azores) is a coastal fishing spot in Azores (Faial). The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Blue Marlin, Skipjack Tuna and White Marlin.

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Prime 87% The bite right now
Top bet: Blue Marlin Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
86%
24°
Thu
83%
23°
Fri
89%
23°
Best day
Sat
88%
22°
Sun
85%
24°
Mon
88%
23°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
25°C
Air temp
24°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1016 hPa → stable
Clouds
99.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Day 07:14–18:47 Dusk 18:47–20:47

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:21–06:21 Major period 16:21–18:21 Minor period 21:51–23:21 Minor period 11:21–12:51

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

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Likely catch now (8 species)

Blue Marlin
Makaira nigricans
87%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season.
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Skipjack Tuna
Katsuwonus pelamis
87%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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White Marlin
Kajikia albida
87%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Gilthead Seabream
Sparus aurata
84%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season.
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Bigeye Tuna
Thunnus obesus
83%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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White Seabream
Diplodus sargus
78%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Blue Marlin, Skipjack Tuna, White Marlin, Gilthead Seabream, Bigeye Tuna and White Seabream.

Blue Marlin fishing is usually best around Jul-Sep. The best windows are usually 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

Timing This is a prime window for blue marlin at the day. 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)

Map

More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Horta / Condor Bank (Azores)?

Popular catches here include Blue Marlin, Skipjack Tuna, White Marlin, Gilthead Seabream, Bigeye Tuna, White Seabream, Bluefin Tuna and European Seabass.

Do you need a fishing license at Horta / Condor Bank (Azores)?

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 Horta / Condor Bank (Azores)?

Blue Marlin fishing is usually best around Jul-Sep. The best windows are usually day and dusk.

What is biting at Horta / Condor Bank (Azores) right now?

Right now Blue Marlin is the most likely catch, at about 18%.