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Subic Bay

Sea, from shore  Philippines · 06:32 - 19:32

Subic Bay on the coast in Philippines. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

Prime 84% The bite right now
Top bet: Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
76%
29°
Best day
Sun
76%
30°
Mon
75%
29°
Tue
75%
29°
Wed
75%
27°
Thu
76%
27°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1011 hPa → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:47–07:47 Day 07:47–18:17 Dusk 18:17–20:17

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:17–23:17 Major period 09:17–11:17 Minor period 15:55–17:25 Minor period 03:08–04:38

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

09:00
26°
10:00
27°
11:00
27°
12:00
27°
13:00
26°
14:00
27°
15:00
26°
16:00
27°
17:00
27°
18:00
27°
19:00
27°
20:00
26°

Likely catch now (10 species)

Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
84%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
77%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
77%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Milkfish
Chanos chanos
67%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
63%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

Subic Bay is a coastal fishing spot in Philippines. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Milkfish, Sailfish and Giant Trevally.

Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) 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.

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for mahi-mahi (dorado) 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:

About this water

Subic Bay is a bay on the west coast of the island of Luzon in the Philippines, about 100 kilometers (62 mi) northwest of Manila Bay. An extension of the South China Sea, its shores were formerly the site of a major United States Navy facility, U.S. Naval Base Subic Bay, now an industrial and commercial area known as the Subic Bay Freeport Zone under the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Subic Bay?

Popular catches here include Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Milkfish, Sailfish, Giant Trevally, Dogtooth Tuna and King Mackerel.

Do you need a fishing license at Subic Bay?

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 Subic Bay?

Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Subic Bay right now?

Right now Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) is the most likely catch, at about 18%.