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Nha Trang Bay

Sea, from shore  Khanh Hoa, South China Sea · 06:30 - 19:08

Nha Trang Bay is a coastal fishing spot in Khanh Hoa, South China Sea. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Mangrove Jack, Giant Trevally and Barramundi.

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Good 59% The bite right now
Top bet: Mangrove Jack Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
76%
34°
Best day
Thu
72%
33°
Fri
73%
32°
Sat
76%
33°
Sun
73%
29°
Mon
72%
33°
Tue
73%
28°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1006 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:45–07:45 Dusk 17:53–19:53

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:11–06:11 Major period 16:11–18:11 Minor period 22:12–23:42 Minor period 10:40–12:10

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
28°
05:00
28°
06:00
28°
07:00
28°
08:00
29°
09:00
31°
10:00
32°
11:00
34°
12:00
33°
13:00
32°
14:00
33°
15:00
32°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
59%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
57%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
55%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
37%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
32%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, rising pressure suits them.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Mangrove Jack, Giant Trevally, Barramundi, King Mackerel and Sailfish.

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)

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Nha Trang Bay?

Popular catches here include Mangrove Jack, Giant Trevally, Barramundi, King Mackerel and Sailfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Nha Trang Bay?

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 Nha Trang Bay?

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

What is biting at Nha Trang Bay right now?

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