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Rīgas līcis

Sea, from shore  Estonia · 04:28 - 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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Fair 44% The bite right now
Top bet: Atlantic Herring Active through the night.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
50%
21°
Tue
52%
20°
Best day
Wed
15%
20°
Thu
14%
20°
Fri
16%
20°
Sat
15%
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.)
16°C
Air temp
21°C
Wind
1 m/s
Pressure
1014 hPa → stable
Clouds
96.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:43–05:43 Dusk 21:17–23:17

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:20–01:20 Major period 11:20–13:20 Minor period 21:10–22:40 Minor period 01:59–03:29

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

22:00
21°
23:00
22°
00:00
21°
01:00
20°
02:00
20°
03:00
20°
04:00
19°
05:00
19°
06:00
19°
07:00
19°
08:00
20°
09:00
20°

Likely catch now (2 species)

Atlantic Herring
Clupea harengus
44%
Active through the night.
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Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
32%
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 night. 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:

Fishing licence (overview)

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More waters nearby

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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 64%.