Malin Head
Malin Head on the coast in Ireland. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (5 species)
About the fishing here
Malin Head is a coastal fishing spot in Ireland. The fishing here is from the shore.
Popular catches here include European Seabass, Sea Trout, Atlantic Salmon, Atlantic Mackerel and Atlantic Cod.
European Seabass fishing is usually best around May-Oct. 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.
Tips right now
Fishing permit
You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:
About this water
Malin Head is the most northerly point of mainland Ireland, located in the townland of Ardmalin on the Inishowen peninsula in County Donegal. The head's northernmost point is called Dunalderagh at latitude 55.38ºN. It is about 16 kilometres (10 mi) north of the village of Malin. The island of Inishtrahull is further north, about 10 km (6 mi) northeast of the headland. Malin Head gives its name to the Malin sea area. There is a weather station on the head, which is one of 22 such stations whose reports are broadcast as part of the BBC Shipping Forecast. A tower built in 1805 is on Altnadarrow, also known locally as the Tower Hill.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Malin Head?
Popular catches here include European Seabass, Sea Trout, Atlantic Salmon, Atlantic Mackerel and Atlantic Cod.
Do you need a fishing license at Malin Head?
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 Malin Head?
European Seabass fishing is usually best around May-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Malin Head right now?
Right now European Seabass is the most likely catch, at about 79%.