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خلیج فارس

Sea, from shore  Saudi Arabia · 05:59 - 19:19

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.

Good 49% The bite right now
Top bet: Giant Trevally Water near its preferred 30 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
67%
36°
Best day
Fri
65%
35°
Sat
67%
35°
Sun
65%
35°
Mon
67%
35°
Tue
67%
35°

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.)
30°C
Air temp
35°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
999 hPa → stable
Clouds
2.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:14–07:14 Day 07:14–18:04 Dusk 18:04–20:04

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 55% lit
Major period 04:48–06:48 Major period 16:48–18:48 Minor period 22:21–23:51 Minor period 11:45–13:15

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

02:00
35°
03:00
35°
04:00
35°
05:00
35°
06:00
35°
07:00
35°
08:00
35°
09:00
35°
10:00
35°
11:00
35°
12:00
35°
13:00
35°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
49%
Water near its preferred 30 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Orange-Spotted Grouper
Epinephelus coioides
47%
Water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
35%
Water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
31%
Water near its preferred 30 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Queenfish
Scomberoides commersonnianus
31%
Water near its preferred 30 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
24%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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About the fishing here

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

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:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at خلیج فارس?

Popular catches here include Giant Trevally, Orange-Spotted Grouper, Great Barracuda, King Mackerel, Queenfish 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 33%.