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鹿児島湾

Sea, from shore  Japan · 06:16 - 20:26

鹿児島湾 is a coastal fishing spot in Japan. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Chub Mackerel, Greater Amberjack and Red Seabream.

Prime 91% The bite right now
Top bet: Chub Mackerel Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
26°
Best day
Thu
97%
25°
Fri
91%
26°
Sat
96%
26°
Sun
88%
27°
Mon
100%
28°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
25°C
Air temp
24°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1013 hPa → stable
Clouds
99.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:31–07:31 Day 07:31–19:11 Dusk 19:11–21:11

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:50–02:50 Major period 12:50–14:50 Minor period 20:11–21:41 Minor period 05:59–07:29

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
24°
13:00
25°
14:00
24°
15:00
25°
16:00
25°
17:00
25°
18:00
24°
19:00
24°
20:00
24°
21:00
24°
22:00
24°
23:00
24°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Chub Mackerel
Scomber japonicus
91%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season.
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Greater Amberjack
Seriola dumerili
88%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Red Seabream
Pagrus major
78%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Japanese Horse Mackerel
Trachurus japonicus
64%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Japanese Amberjack
Seriola quinqueradiata
64%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Japanese Seabass
Lateolabrax japonicus
53%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

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

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

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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at 鹿児島湾?

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

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?

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

What is biting at 鹿児島湾 right now?

Right now Chub Mackerel is the most likely catch, at about 25%.