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鹿児島湾

Sea, from shore  Japan · 06:15 - 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.

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Prime 81% The bite right now
Top bet: Japanese Eel Active through the night, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
24°
Best day
Mon
100%
24°
Tue
100%
24°
Wed
97%
25°
Thu
97%
25°
Fri
96%
26°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
25°C
Air temp
24°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1006 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
20.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:30–07:30 Dusk 19:11–21:11 Night 21:11–05:30

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 93% lit
Major period 22:22–00:22 Major period 10:22–12:22 Minor period 17:44–19:14 Minor period 03:30–05:00

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

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24°
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Likely catch now (7 species)

Japanese Eel
Anguilla japonica
81%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Japanese Seabass
Lateolabrax japonicus
69%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Japanese Horse Mackerel
Trachurus japonicus
67%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season.
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Greater Amberjack
Seriola dumerili
51%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Chub Mackerel
Scomber japonicus
48%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season.
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Red Seabream
Pagrus major
47%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, rising pressure suits them.
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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 Japanese Eel, Japanese Seabass, Japanese Horse Mackerel, Greater Amberjack, Chub Mackerel and Red Seabream.

Japanese Eel fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

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 japanese eel at night. 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)

About this water

Kagoshima Bay also known as Kinkō Bay, Kinko Bay is a deep inlet of the East China Sea on the coast of Japan.

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More waters nearby

佐多岬 Japan · 45.4 km away Shimanto River Kochi Prefecture, Shikoku · 278.6 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at 鹿児島湾?

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

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?

Japanese Eel fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at 鹿児島湾 right now?

Right now Japanese Eel is the most likely catch, at about 28%.