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خليج أبو قير

Sea, from shore  Egypt · 05:58 - 20:08

خليج أبو قير is a coastal fishing spot in Egypt. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Greater Amberjack, Bluefin Trevally and Yellowfin Tuna.

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Prime 100% The bite right now
Top bet: Greater Amberjack Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
82%
32°
Thu
82%
32°
Fri
82%
31°
Sat
82%
32°
Sun
86%
31°
Best day
Mon
85%
30°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
25°C
Air temp
25°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1011 hPa → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:13–07:13 Day 07:13–18:53 Dusk 18:53–20:53

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:31–02:31 Major period 12:31–14:31 Minor period 19:52–21:22 Minor period 05:41–07:11

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

04:00
25°
05:00
25°
06:00
25°
07:00
25°
08:00
26°
09:00
28°
10:00
29°
11:00
30°
12:00
31°
13:00
31°
14:00
31°
15:00
31°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Greater Amberjack
Seriola dumerili
100%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Bluefin Trevally
Caranx melampygus
66%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
63%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 25 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
60%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
46%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Greater Amberjack, Bluefin Trevally, Yellowfin Tuna, Great Barracuda and Sailfish.

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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for greater amberjack at dawn. 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)

Map

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at خليج أبو قير?

Popular catches here include Greater Amberjack, Bluefin Trevally, Yellowfin Tuna, Great Barracuda and Sailfish.

Do you need a fishing license at خليج أبو قير?

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 أبو قير?

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

What is biting at خليج أبو قير right now?

Right now Greater Amberjack is the most likely catch, at about 42%.