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İzmir Körfezi

Sea, from shore  Turkey · 05:51 - 20:41

İzmir Körfezi is a coastal fishing spot in Turkey. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Common Dentex, Gilthead Seabream and Bluefin Tuna.

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Prime 100% The bite right now
Top bet: Common Dentex Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
89%
33°
Thu
89%
32°
Fri
89%
33°
Sat
90%
32°
Best day
Sun
83%
31°
Mon
89%
32°

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.)
23°C
Air temp
25°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1010 hPa → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:06–07:06 Day 07:06–19:26 Dusk 19:26–21:26

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:44–02:44 Major period 12:44–14:44 Minor period 20:27–21:57 Minor period 05:32–07:02

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

04:00
25°
05:00
24°
06:00
23°
07:00
24°
08:00
26°
09:00
29°
10:00
31°
11:00
32°
12:00
34°
13:00
34°
14:00
35°
15:00
35°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Common Dentex
Dentex dentex
100%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season.
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Gilthead Seabream
Sparus aurata
94%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season.
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Bluefin Tuna
Thunnus thynnus
88%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 23 degrees.
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Atlantic Bonito
Sarda sarda
84%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 23 degrees.
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Horse Mackerel
Trachurus mediterraneus
80%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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European Seabass
Dicentrarchus labrax
77%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Common Dentex, Gilthead Seabream, Bluefin Tuna, Atlantic Bonito, Horse Mackerel and European Seabass.

Common Dentex fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. 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

Timing This is a prime window for common dentex 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

The Gulf of İzmir, formerly known as the Gulf of Smyrna, is a gulf on the Aegean Sea, with its inlet between the Karaburun Peninsula and the mainland area of Foça. It is 64 kilometres (40 mi) in length by 32 kilometres (20 mi) in breadth, with an excellent anchorage. The city of İzmir, an important port city of Turkey, surrounds the end of the gulf.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at İzmir Körfezi?

Popular catches here include Common Dentex, Gilthead Seabream, Bluefin Tuna, Atlantic Bonito, Horse Mackerel and European Seabass.

Do you need a fishing license at İzmir Körfezi?

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 İzmir Körfezi?

Common Dentex fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at İzmir Körfezi right now?

Right now Common Dentex is the most likely catch, at about 23%.