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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.

Good 58% The bite right now
Top bet: Chub Mackerel Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
14°
Best day
Mon
100%
16°
Tue
98%
19°
Wed
95%
16°
Thu
96%
16°
Fri
100%
21°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
18°C
Air temp
13°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1006 hPa → stable
Clouds
100.0%

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 93% lit
Major period 21:37–23:37 Major period 09:37–11:37 Minor period 17:49–19:19 Minor period 01:55–03:25

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

21:00
13°
22:00
12°
23:00
12°
00:00
12°
01:00
12°
02:00
12°
03:00
12°
04:00
12°
05:00
12°
06:00
12°
07:00
12°
08:00
12°

Likely catch now (2 species)

Chub Mackerel
Scomber japonicus
58%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season.
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Greater Amberjack
Seriola dumerili
52%
Water near its preferred 18 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 Chub Mackerel and Greater Amberjack.

Chub Mackerel fishing is usually best around Jun-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

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:

About this water

Cape Sōya is the northernmost point of the island of Hokkaidō, Japan. It is situated in Wakkanai, Sōya Subprefecture. The Monument of the Northernmost Point of Japan (日本最北端の地の碑) is at the cape, although the true northernmost point under Japanese control is the small deserted island of Benten-jima, 1 kilometre (3,300 ft) northwest. Since the cape is just 43 kilometres (27 mi) away across La Perouse Strait from Cape Crillon, Sakhalin Island, it is possible to see the island of Sakhalin from Cape Sōya on a clear day.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at 宗谷岬?

Popular catches here include Chub Mackerel and Greater Amberjack.

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?

Chub Mackerel fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at 宗谷岬 right now?

Right now Chub Mackerel is the most likely catch, at about 55%.