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מפרץ חיפה

Sea, from shore  Israel · 05:56 - 19:35

מפרץ חיפה is a coastal fishing spot in Israel. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Greater Amberjack, Gilthead Seabream and Bluefin Trevally.

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Prime 77% The bite right now
Top bet: Greater Amberjack Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
76%
31°
Best day
Fri
76%
31°
Sat
76%
30°
Sun
76%
31°
Mon
76%
30°
Tue
76%
31°

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.)
27°C
Air temp
27°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1009 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
51.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:11–07:11 Day 07:11–18:20 Dusk 18:20–20:20

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 55% lit
Major period 04:54–06:54 Major period 16:54–18:54 Minor period 22:17–23:47 Minor period 12:02–13:32

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

05:00
27°
06:00
27°
07:00
27°
08:00
28°
09:00
28°
10:00
29°
11:00
30°
12:00
30°
13:00
31°
14:00
31°
15:00
30°
16:00
30°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Greater Amberjack
Seriola dumerili
77%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Gilthead Seabream
Sparus aurata
76%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season.
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Bluefin Trevally
Caranx melampygus
69%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 27 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Orange-Spotted Grouper
Epinephelus coioides
67%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
65%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 27 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
64%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Greater Amberjack, Gilthead Seabream, Bluefin Trevally, Orange-Spotted Grouper, Yellowfin Tuna and Great Barracuda.

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)

About this water

The Bay of Haifa or Haifa Bay, formerly Bay of Acre, is a bay along the Mediterranean coast of Northern Israel. Haifa Bay is Israel's only natural harbor on the Mediterranean.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at מפרץ חיפה?

Popular catches here include Greater Amberjack, Gilthead Seabream, Bluefin Trevally, Orange-Spotted Grouper, Yellowfin Tuna, Great Barracuda and European Seabass.

Do you need a fishing license at מפרץ חיפה?

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 מפרץ חיפה?

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

What is biting at מפרץ חיפה right now?

Right now Greater Amberjack is the most likely catch, at about 23%.