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Joseph Bonaparte Gulf

Sea, from shore  Australia · 07:47 - 19:16

Joseph Bonaparte Gulf is a coastal fishing spot in Australia. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Mangrove Jack, Giant Trevally and Barramundi.

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Good 51% The bite right now
Top bet: Mangrove Jack Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
70%
24°
Thu
69%
25°
Fri
69%
26°
Sat
69%
24°
Sun
72%
24°
Best day
Mon
72%
24°
Tue
71%
25°

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.)
28°C
Air temp
23°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1015 hPa → stable
Clouds
9.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:02–09:02 Dusk 18:01–20:01

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:53–06:53 Major period 16:53–18:53 Minor period 23:18–00:48 Minor period 10:59–12:29

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

00:00
23°
01:00
23°
02:00
23°
03:00
23°
04:00
23°
05:00
22°
06:00
22°
07:00
22°
08:00
22°
09:00
23°
10:00
24°
11:00
24°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
51%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
49%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
45%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
31%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Coral Trout
Plectropomus leopardus
30%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Black Marlin
Istiompax indica
12%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Mangrove Jack, Giant Trevally, Barramundi, King Mackerel, Coral Trout and Black Marlin.

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.

Guides for this water

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

The Joseph Bonaparte Gulf or the Bonaparte Gulf is a large body of water off the coast of the Northern Territory and Western Australia and part of the Timor Sea. It was named after Joseph Bonaparte, brother of Napoleon and King of Naples (1806–1808) and then Spain (1808–1813) by French explorer and naturalist Nicolas Baudin in 1803.

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More waters nearby

Daly River at Woolianna Daly River, Northern Territory · 245.2 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Joseph Bonaparte Gulf?

Popular catches here include Mangrove Jack, Giant Trevally, Barramundi, King Mackerel, Coral Trout and Black Marlin.

Do you need a fishing license at Joseph Bonaparte Gulf?

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 Joseph Bonaparte Gulf?

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

What is biting at Joseph Bonaparte Gulf right now?

Right now Mangrove Jack is the most likely catch, at about 31%.