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خلیج فارس

Sea, from shore  Saudi Arabia · 05:41 - 19:32

خلیج فارس 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 Great Barracuda.

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Prime 70% The bite right now
Top bet: Giant Trevally Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
66%
33°
Thu
66%
32°
Fri
70%
32°
Best day
Sat
70%
32°
Sun
66%
33°
Mon
66%
34°

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.)
28°C
Air temp
32°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
997 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:56–06:56 Day 06:56–18:17 Dusk 18:17–20:17

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 19:15–20:45 Minor period 05:25–06:55

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

04:00
32°
05:00
32°
06:00
32°
07:00
32°
08:00
32°
09:00
32°
10:00
32°
11:00
32°
12:00
33°
13:00
33°
14:00
33°
15:00
33°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
70%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Orange-Spotted Grouper
Epinephelus coioides
66%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
60%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Queenfish
Scomberoides commersonnianus
57%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
51%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
50%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, rising pressure suits them.
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About the fishing here

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

Giant Trevally fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. 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 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)

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More waters nearby

Dammam coast (Arabian Gulf) Eastern Province (Dammam, Gulf) · 179.8 km away Al Khobar coast (Arabian Gulf) Eastern Province (Al Khobar, Gulf) · 185.5 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at خلیج فارس?

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

Do you need a fishing license at خلیج فارس?

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 خلیج فارس?

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

What is biting at خلیج فارس right now?

Right now Giant Trevally is the most likely catch, at about 23%.