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خلیج فارس

Sea, from shore  United Arab Emirates · 05:40 - 19:31

خلیج فارس on the coast in United Arab Emirates. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Prime 66% The bite right now
Top bet: Giant Trevally Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
70%
32°
Best day
Sun
70%
32°
Mon
66%
33°
Tue
67%
33°
Wed
66%
33°
Thu
66%
33°

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.)
28°C
Air temp
32°C
Wind
7 m/s
Pressure
999 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:55–06:55 Day 06:55–18:16 Dusk 18:16–20:16

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 20:50–22:50 Major period 08:50–10:50 Minor period 15:54–17:24 Minor period 02:15–03:45

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
32°
05:00
32°
06:00
32°
07:00
32°
08:00
32°
09:00
32°
10:00
31°
11:00
31°
12:00
31°
13:00
31°
14:00
32°
15:00
32°

Likely catch now (9 species)

Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
66%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Orange-Spotted Grouper
Epinephelus coioides
66%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Cobia
Rachycentron canadum
61%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
60%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Pickhandle Barracuda
Sphyraena jello
54%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Queenfish
Scomberoides commersonnianus
54%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

خلیج فارس is a coastal fishing spot in United Arab Emirates. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Giant Trevally, Orange-Spotted Grouper, Cobia, Yellowfin Tuna, Pickhandle Barracuda and Queenfish.

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

Timing This is a prime window for giant trevally at dawn. Fish hard 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:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at خلیج فارس?

Popular catches here include Giant Trevally, Orange-Spotted Grouper, Cobia, Yellowfin Tuna, Pickhandle Barracuda, Queenfish, Sailfish and Yellowfin Seabream.

Do you need a fishing license at خلیج فارس?

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 خلیج فارس?

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

What is biting at خلیج فارس right now?

Right now Giant Trevally is the most likely catch, at about 15%.