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Mizen Head

Sea, from shore  Ireland · 04:24 - 21:00

Mizen Head on the coast in Ireland. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Prime 69% The bite right now
Top bet: European Seabass Active through the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
17°
Best day
Sun
97%
15°
Mon
100%
15°
Tue
87%
16°
Wed
100%
16°
Thu
100%
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
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
18°C
Air temp
18°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1009 hPa → stable
Clouds
2.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:39–05:39 Dusk 19:45–21:45 Night 21:45–03:39

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 20:55–22:55 Major period 08:55–10:55 Minor period 17:21–18:51 Minor period 00:59–02:29

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
18°
01:00
19°
02:00
18°
03:00
18°
04:00
18°
05:00
17°
06:00
18°
07:00
18°
08:00
17°
09:00
17°
10:00
16°
11:00
16°

Likely catch now (1 species)

European Seabass
Dicentrarchus labrax
69%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Mizen Head is a coastal fishing spot in Ireland. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include European Seabass.

European Seabass fishing is usually best around May-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

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

Timing This is a prime window for european seabass 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

Mizen Head is traditionally regarded as the most southerly point of mainland Ireland although Brow Head is the actual southernmost point. It is at the end of the Mizen Peninsula in the district of Carbery in County Cork.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Mizen Head?

Popular catches here include European Seabass.

Do you need a fishing license at Mizen 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 Mizen Head?

European Seabass fishing is usually best around May-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Mizen Head right now?

Right now European Seabass is the most likely catch, at about 100%.