All spots

鹿児島湾

Sea, from shore  Japan · 06:14 - 20:26

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

Prime 88% The bite right now
Top bet: Greater Amberjack Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
26°
Best day
Sun
100%
25°
Mon
100%
25°
Tue
100%
25°
Wed
97%
25°
Thu
92%
25°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
25°C
Air temp
24°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1006 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
98.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:29–07:29 Day 07:29–19:11 Dusk 19:11–21:11

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:35–23:35 Major period 09:35–11:35 Minor period 16:49–18:19 Minor period 02:50–04:20

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
24°
11:00
24°
12:00
25°
13:00
26°
14:00
26°
15:00
25°
16:00
25°
17:00
25°
18:00
25°
19:00
25°
20:00
25°
21:00
25°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Greater Amberjack
Seriola dumerili
88%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
Tap for details
Chub Mackerel
Scomber japonicus
83%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season.
Tap for details
Red Seabream
Pagrus major
71%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
Tap for details
Japanese Amberjack
Seriola quinqueradiata
69%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
Tap for details
Japanese Horse Mackerel
Trachurus japonicus
59%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
Tap for details
Japanese Seabass
Lateolabrax japonicus
56%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
Tap for details

About the fishing here

鹿児島湾 is a coastal fishing spot in Japan. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Greater Amberjack, Chub Mackerel, Red Seabream, Japanese Amberjack, Japanese Horse Mackerel and Japanese Seabass.

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:

Map

More waters nearby

Common questions

What fish can you catch at 鹿児島湾?

Popular catches here include Greater Amberjack, Chub Mackerel, Red Seabream, Japanese Amberjack, Japanese Horse Mackerel, Japanese Seabass and Japanese Eel.

Do you need a fishing license at 鹿児島湾?

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 鹿児島湾?

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

What is biting at 鹿児島湾 right now?

Right now Greater Amberjack is the most likely catch, at about 24%.