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宗谷岬

Sea, from shore  Japan · 04:45 - 20:25

宗谷岬 on the coast in Japan. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Prime 86% The bite right now
Top bet: Greater Amberjack Active through the day, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
17°
Best day
Sun
100%
15°
Mon
100%
16°
Tue
98%
19°
Wed
100%
15°
Thu
100%
18°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
21°C
Air temp
22°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1008 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
81.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:00–06:00 Day 06:00–19:10 Dusk 19:10–21:10

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 16:49–18:19 Minor period 01:21–02:51

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

10:00
22°
11:00
22°
12:00
22°
13:00
22°
14:00
21°
15:00
21°
16:00
21°
17:00
21°
18:00
19°
19:00
18°
20:00
18°
21:00
16°

Likely catch now (2 species)

Greater Amberjack
Seriola dumerili
86%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Chub Mackerel
Scomber japonicus
82%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

宗谷岬 is a coastal fishing spot in Japan. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Greater Amberjack and Chub Mackerel.

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

Timing This is a prime window for greater amberjack at the day. 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:

Fishing licence (overview)

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More waters nearby

屈斜路湖 Japan · 284.7 km away 摩周湖 Japan · 298.7 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at 宗谷岬?

Popular catches here include Greater Amberjack and Chub Mackerel.

Do you need a fishing license at 宗谷岬?

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 宗谷岬?

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

What is biting at 宗谷岬 right now?

Right now Greater Amberjack is the most likely catch, at about 52%.