خليج العقبة
خليج العقبة on the coast in Israel. 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 (7 species)
About the fishing here
خليج العقبة is a coastal fishing spot in Israel. The fishing here is from the shore.
Popular catches here include Gilthead Seabream, Greater Amberjack, Giant Trevally, Orange-Spotted Grouper, Yellowfin Tuna and Bluefin Trevally.
Gilthead Seabream fishing is usually best around May-Sep. 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
Fishing permit
You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:
About this water
The Gulf of Aqaba or Gulf of Eilat is a large gulf at the northern tip of the Red Sea, southeast of the Sinai Peninsula, and west of the Arabian Peninsula. Its coastline is divided among four countries: Egypt, Israel, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia.
Read more on Wikipedia →Map
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at خليج العقبة?
Popular catches here include Gilthead Seabream, Greater Amberjack, Giant Trevally, Orange-Spotted Grouper, Yellowfin Tuna, Bluefin Trevally and Great Barracuda.
Do you need a fishing license at خليج العقبة?
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 العقبة?
Gilthead Seabream fishing is usually best around May-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
What is biting at خليج العقبة right now?
Right now Gilthead Seabream is the most likely catch, at about 24%.