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宗谷岬

Sea, from shore  Japan · 04:46 - 20:25

宗谷岬 is a coastal fishing spot in Japan. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Chub Mackerel and Greater Amberjack.

Prime 82% The bite right now
Top bet: Chub Mackerel Active through the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
16°
Best day
Thu
100%
16°
Fri
100%
20°
Sat
100%
22°
Sun
100%
21°
Mon
100%
22°

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.)
20°C
Air temp
19°C
Wind
9 m/s
Pressure
1011 hPa → stable
Clouds
77.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:01–06:01 Day 06:01–19:10 Dusk 19:10–21:10

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:05–02:05 Major period 12:05–14:05 Minor period 20:15–21:45 Minor period 04:25–05:55

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

12:00
19°
13:00
19°
14:00
20°
15:00
19°
16:00
19°
17:00
19°
18:00
18°
19:00
18°
20:00
17°
21:00
16°
22:00
16°
23:00
16°

Likely catch now (2 species)

Chub Mackerel
Scomber japonicus
82%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season.
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Greater Amberjack
Seriola dumerili
82%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for chub mackerel 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:

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 50%.