Saldanha Bay
Saldanha Bay on the coast in South Africa. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (6 species)
About the fishing here
Saldanha Bay is a coastal fishing spot in South Africa. The fishing here is from the shore.
Popular catches here include Leerfish, Bronze Whaler Shark, Dusky Kob, Galjoen, Spotted Grunter and White Steenbras.
Leerfish fishing is usually best around May-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.
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
Fishing permit
You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:
About this water
Saldanha Bay is a natural harbour on the south-western coast of South Africa. The town that developed on the northern shore of the bay, also called Saldanha, was incorporated with five other towns into the Saldanha Bay Local Municipality in 2000. The current population of the municipality is estimated at 72,000.
Read more on Wikipedia →Map
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Saldanha Bay?
Popular catches here include Leerfish, Bronze Whaler Shark, Dusky Kob, Galjoen, Spotted Grunter and White Steenbras.
Do you need a fishing license at Saldanha 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 Saldanha Bay?
Leerfish fishing is usually best around May-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.
What is biting at Saldanha Bay right now?
Right now Leerfish is the most likely catch, at about 34%.