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Pointe Saint-Mathieu

Sea, from shore  France · 05:19 - 21:24

Pointe Saint-Mathieu on the coast in France. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Good 60% The bite right now
Top bet: European Seabass Active through the night, water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
97%
23°
Sun
97%
19°
Mon
100%
18°
Best day
Tue
96%
19°
Wed
98%
19°
Thu
100%
18°

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.)
19°C
Air temp
19°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1013 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
2.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:34–06:34 Day 06:34–20:09 Dusk 20:09–22:09

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:35–23:35 Major period 09:35–11:35 Minor period 17:46–19:16 Minor period 01:55–03:25

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

01:00
19°
02:00
19°
03:00
18°
04:00
18°
05:00
18°
06:00
18°
07:00
19°
08:00
19°
09:00
20°
10:00
21°
11:00
22°
12:00
22°

Likely catch now (2 species)

European Seabass
Dicentrarchus labrax
60%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Gilthead Seabream
Sparus aurata
48%
Water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Pointe Saint-Mathieu is a coastal fishing spot in France. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include European Seabass and Gilthead Seabream.

European Seabass fishing is usually best around May-Oct. 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.

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

The Pointe Saint-Mathieu (French) or St Matthew Point is a headland in the commune of Plougonvelin in Finistere Department in western Brittany, France. Flanked by cliffs 20 meters (66 ft) high, it was the scene of major Anglo-French naval battles in 1293 and 1512.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Pointe Saint-Mathieu?

Popular catches here include European Seabass and Gilthead Seabream.

Do you need a fishing license at Pointe Saint-Mathieu?

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 Pointe Saint-Mathieu?

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

What is biting at Pointe Saint-Mathieu right now?

Right now European Seabass is the most likely catch, at about 62%.