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Salalah coast (Arabian Sea)

Sea, from shore  Dhofar (Salalah) · 06:51 - 20:00

Salalah coast (Arabian Sea) on the coast in Dhofar (Salalah). Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1008 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
3.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:06–08:06 Day 08:06–18:45 Dusk 18:45–20:45

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

Next hours

22:00
28°
23:00
28°
00:00
28°
01:00
28°
02:00
28°
03:00
27°
04:00
27°
05:00
27°
06:00
27°
07:00
27°
08:00
27°
09:00
27°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
27%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
18%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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King Mackerel
King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
16%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Cobia
Cobia
Rachycentron canadum
15%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Queenfish
Queenfish
Scomberoides commersonnianus
15%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Sailfish
Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
9%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Salalah coast (Arabian Sea) is a coastal fishing spot in Dhofar (Salalah). The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Giant Trevally, Yellowfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Cobia, Queenfish and Sailfish.

Giant Trevally fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. 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

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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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Salalah coast (Arabian Sea)?

Popular catches here include Giant Trevally, Yellowfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Cobia, Queenfish and Sailfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Salalah coast (Arabian Sea)?

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 Salalah coast (Arabian Sea)?

Giant Trevally fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Salalah coast (Arabian Sea) right now?

Right now Giant Trevally is the most likely catch, at about 27%.