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Strait of Messina

Sea, from shore  Sicilia / Calabria · 05:34 - 20:24

Strait of Messina on the coast in Sicilia / Calabria. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
25°C
Air temp
31°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1021 hPa → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:49–06:49 Day 06:49–19:09 Dusk 19:09–21:09

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

Next hours

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Likely catch now (5 species)

Greater Amberjack
Greater Amberjack
Seriola dumerili
26%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Common Dentex
Common Dentex
Dentex dentex
24%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season.
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Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Thunnus thynnus
23%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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Swordfish
Swordfish
Xiphias gladius
14%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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European Seabass
European Seabass
Dicentrarchus labrax
13%
Peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Strait of Messina is a coastal fishing spot in Sicilia / Calabria. The fishing here is from the shore.

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

Greater Amberjack fishing is usually best around May-Aug. 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.

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for greater amberjack 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:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

Strait of Messina

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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Strait of Messina?

Popular catches here include Greater Amberjack, Common Dentex, Bluefin Tuna, 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?

Greater Amberjack fishing is usually best around May-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Strait of Messina right now?

Right now Greater Amberjack is the most likely catch, at about 26%.