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Strait of Messina

Sea, from shore  Sicilia / Calabria · 06:02 - 20:05

Strait of Messina is a coastal fishing spot in Sicilia / Calabria. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluefin Tuna, Greater Amberjack and Common Dentex.

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Prime 72% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluefin Tuna Active through the day, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
78%
36°
Thu
81%
33°
Fri
82%
32°
Best day
Sat
81%
33°
Sun
81%
33°
Mon
81%
33°

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
35°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1016 hPa → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:17–07:17 Day 07:17–18:50 Dusk 18:50–20:50

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:25–06:25 Major period 16:25–18:25 Minor period 21:56–23:26 Minor period 11:24–12:54

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

14:00
35°
15:00
35°
16:00
34°
17:00
34°
18:00
33°
19:00
32°
20:00
31°
21:00
30°
22:00
29°
23:00
28°
00:00
28°
01:00
28°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Bluefin Tuna
Thunnus thynnus
72%
Active through the day, peak season.
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Greater Amberjack
Seriola dumerili
71%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Common Dentex
Dentex dentex
65%
Peak season.
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Swordfish
Xiphias gladius
51%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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European Seabass
Dicentrarchus labrax
32%
Water outside its comfort range, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluefin Tuna, Greater Amberjack, Common Dentex, Swordfish and European Seabass.

Bluefin Tuna fishing is usually best around Jul-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 bluefin tuna at the day. Fish hard now.
Depth The water is warm. Fish often sit deeper or in shade, work the cooler spots. Look towards deeper water.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

The Strait of Messina is a narrow strait between the eastern tip of Sicily and the western tip of Calabria in Southern Italy. It connects the Tyrrhenian Sea to the north with the Ionian Sea to the south, within the central Mediterranean. At its narrowest point, between Torre Faro and Villa San Giovanni, it is 3.1 km (1.9 mi) wide. At the city of Messina, it is 5.1 km (3.2 mi) wide. The strait's maximum depth is about 250 m (820 ft).

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More waters nearby

Golfo di Policastro Italy · 195.4 km away Golfo di Taranto Italy · 236.9 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Strait of Messina?

Popular catches here include Bluefin Tuna, Greater Amberjack, Common Dentex, Swordfish and European Seabass.

Do you need a fishing license at Strait of Messina?

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 Strait of Messina?

Bluefin Tuna fishing is usually best around Jul-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Strait of Messina right now?

Right now Bluefin Tuna is the most likely catch, at about 32%.