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خليج العقبة

Sea, from shore  Saudi Arabia · 05:46 - 19:43

خليج العقبة is a coastal fishing spot in Saudi Arabia. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Giant Trevally, Orange-Spotted Grouper and Queenfish.

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Prime 66% The bite right now
Top bet: Giant Trevally Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 27 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
66%
33°
Best day
Thu
66%
32°
Fri
66%
32°
Sat
66%
32°
Sun
66%
32°
Mon
66%
32°

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.)
27°C
Air temp
29°C
Wind
11 m/s
Pressure
1006 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:01–07:01 Dusk 18:28–20:28

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:13–02:13 Major period 12:13–14:13 Minor period 19:27–20:57 Minor period 05:30–07:00

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

03:00
29°
04:00
28°
05:00
28°
06:00
28°
07:00
28°
08:00
28°
09:00
28°
10:00
28°
11:00
28°
12:00
29°
13:00
30°
14:00
30°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
66%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Orange-Spotted Grouper
Epinephelus coioides
60%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Queenfish
Scomberoides commersonnianus
54%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
54%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
48%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
46%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 27 degrees, rising pressure suits them.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Giant Trevally, Orange-Spotted Grouper, Queenfish, Great Barracuda, King Mackerel and Sailfish.

Giant Trevally fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn 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 giant trevally 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 Gulf of Aqaba or Gulf of Eilat is a large gulf at the northern tip of the Red Sea, southeast of the Sinai Peninsula, and west of the Arabian Peninsula. Its coastline is divided among four countries: Egypt, Israel, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at خليج العقبة?

Popular catches here include Giant Trevally, Orange-Spotted Grouper, Queenfish, Great Barracuda, King Mackerel and Sailfish.

Do you need a fishing license at خليج العقبة?

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 العقبة?

Giant Trevally fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at خليج العقبة right now?

Right now Giant Trevally is the most likely catch, at about 24%.