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Rīgas līcis

Sea, from shore  Estonia · 04:27 - 22:32

Rīgas līcis on the coast in Estonia. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Good 55% The bite right now
Top bet: Atlantic Herring Prime feeding window at the dawn.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
57%
20°
Best day
Sun
54%
21°
Mon
52%
21°
Tue
52%
20°
Wed
16%
20°
Thu
17%
19°

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.)
15°C
Air temp
17°C
Wind
7 m/s
Pressure
1016 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
94.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:42–05:42 Dusk 21:17–23:17

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:43–23:43 Major period 09:43–11:43 Minor period 18:52–20:22 Minor period 01:05–02:35

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
17°
05:00
17°
06:00
17°
07:00
17°
08:00
17°
09:00
17°
10:00
17°
11:00
17°
12:00
18°
13:00
18°
14:00
18°
15:00
19°

Likely catch now (2 species)

Atlantic Herring
Clupea harengus
55%
Prime feeding window at the dawn.
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Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
49%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Rīgas līcis is a coastal fishing spot in Estonia. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Atlantic Herring and Sea Trout.

Atlantic Herring fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Sep-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

Technique Start with a sabiki rig for atlantic herring, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for atlantic herring at dawn. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try bright and fluorescent tags for atlantic herring.
Depth The water is warm. Fish often sit deeper or in shade, work the cooler spots. Look towards deeper water.
Lure Sabiki rig for atlantic herring: Sabiki through the shoals.

Fishing permit

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

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Rīgas līcis?

Popular catches here include Atlantic Herring and Sea Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Rīgas līcis?

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 Rīgas līcis?

Atlantic Herring fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Rīgas līcis right now?

Right now Atlantic Herring is the most likely catch, at about 56%.