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خليج أبو قير

Sea, from shore  Egypt · 05:57 - 20:07

خليج أبو قير on the coast in Egypt. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Good 50% The bite right now
Top bet: Greater Amberjack Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
95%
31°
Sun
95%
31°
Mon
95%
31°
Tue
100%
31°
Best day
Wed
87%
32°
Thu
88%
31°

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.)
25°C
Air temp
24°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1012 hPa → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:12–07:12 Day 07:12–18:52 Dusk 18:52–20:52

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:16–23:16 Major period 09:16–11:16 Minor period 16:30–18:00 Minor period 02:31–04:01

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

03:00
24°
04:00
24°
05:00
24°
06:00
24°
07:00
25°
08:00
26°
09:00
28°
10:00
29°
11:00
30°
12:00
30°
13:00
31°
14:00
31°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Greater Amberjack
Seriola dumerili
50%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
28%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Bluefin Trevally
Caranx melampygus
27%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
27%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
17%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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About the fishing here

خليج أبو قير is a coastal fishing spot in Egypt. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Greater Amberjack, Yellowfin Tuna, Bluefin Trevally, Great Barracuda and Sailfish.

Greater Amberjack fishing is usually best around May-Aug. 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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at خليج أبو قير?

Popular catches here include Greater Amberjack, Yellowfin Tuna, Bluefin Trevally, Great Barracuda and Sailfish.

Do you need a fishing license at خليج أبو قير?

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 خليج أبو قير?

Greater Amberjack fishing is usually best around May-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at خليج أبو قير right now?

Right now Greater Amberjack is the most likely catch, at about 50%.