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Saldanha Bay

Sea, from shore  South Africa · 07:51 - 17:50

Saldanha Bay on the coast in South Africa. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

Good 48% The bite right now
Top bet: Leerfish Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
18°
Best day
Sun
100%
16°
Mon
96%
14°
Tue
97%
14°
Wed
80%
14°
Thu
85%
14°

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.)
22°C
Air temp
12°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1022 hPa → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:06–09:06 Dusk 16:35–18:35 Night 18:35–07:06

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:04–23:04 Major period 09:04–11:04 Minor period 14:06–15:36 Minor period 04:32–06:02

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

02:00
12°
03:00
12°
04:00
11°
05:00
11°
06:00
11°
07:00
11°
08:00
10°
09:00
12°
10:00
14°
11:00
16°
12:00
16°
13:00
17°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Leerfish
Lichia amia
48%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Bronze Whaler Shark
Carcharhinus brachyurus
46%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Dusky Kob
Argyrosomus japonicus
32%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Galjoen
Dichistius capensis
23%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Spotted Grunter
Pomadasys commersonnii
19%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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White Steenbras
Lithognathus lithognathus
17%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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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

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:

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.

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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%.