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Kenmare Bay coast

Sea, from shore  County Kerry · 05:05 - 20:24

Kenmare Bay coast is a coastal fishing spot in County Kerry. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Atlantic Mackerel, European Seabass and Pollack.

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Prime 78% The bite right now
Top bet: Atlantic Mackerel Active through the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
82%
17°
Thu
89%
17°
Best day
Fri
87%
18°
Sat
87%
17°
Sun
86%
17°
Mon
88%
17°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
20°C
Air temp
20°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1006 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
98.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:20–06:20 Day 06:20–19:09 Dusk 19:09–21:09

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:06–06:06 Major period 16:06–18:06 Minor period 21:10–22:40 Minor period 11:31–13:01

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

12:00
20°
13:00
20°
14:00
19°
15:00
20°
16:00
19°
17:00
18°
18:00
18°
19:00
17°
20:00
15°
21:00
14°
22:00
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14°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Atlantic Mackerel
Scomber scombrus
78%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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European Seabass
Dicentrarchus labrax
70%
Water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Pollack
Pollachius pollachius
20%
Water outside its comfort range, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Cod
Gadus morhua
10%
Active through the day, water outside its comfort range, off season.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Atlantic Mackerel, European Seabass, Pollack and Atlantic Cod.

Atlantic Mackerel fishing is usually best around Jul-Aug. 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

Technique Start with a sabiki rig for atlantic mackerel, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for atlantic mackerel at the day. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try red and bright tags for atlantic mackerel.
Depth The water is warm. Fish often sit deeper or in shade, work the cooler spots. Look towards deeper water.
Lure Spoon for atlantic mackerel: Small shiny spoon.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

Map

More waters nearby

Bá na Scealg Ireland · 32.8 km away Ceann Muice Ireland · 33.3 km away Mizen Head Ireland · 42.9 km away Lough Cluhir Ireland · 52.7 km away Ceann Sléibhe Ireland · 56.6 km away Blackwater Ireland · 86.5 km away The Lough Ireland · 87.0 km away Cork Harbour coast County Cork · 100.9 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Kenmare Bay coast?

Popular catches here include Atlantic Mackerel, European Seabass, Pollack and Atlantic Cod.

Do you need a fishing license at Kenmare Bay coast?

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 Kenmare Bay coast?

Atlantic Mackerel fishing is usually best around Jul-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Kenmare Bay coast right now?

Right now Atlantic Mackerel is the most likely catch, at about 61%.