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Subic Bay

Sea, from shore  Subic, Zambales · 06:43 - 19:28

Subic Bay is a coastal fishing spot in Subic, Zambales. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Mangrove Jack, Giant Trevally and Barramundi.

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Good 59% The bite right now
Top bet: Mangrove Jack Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
71%
26°
Thu
71%
27°
Fri
71%
27°
Sat
71%
28°
Sun
73%
27°
Best day
Mon
73%
26°
Tue
73%
28°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Heavy rain
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
25°C
Wind
8 m/s
Pressure
1007 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:58–07:58 Dusk 18:13–20:13

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:27–06:27 Major period 16:27–18:27 Minor period 22:25–23:55 Minor period 10:59–12:29

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

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25°
01:00
26°
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26°
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26°
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26°
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26°
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26°
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26°
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26°
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26°

Likely catch now (10 species)

Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
59%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
52%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
51%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
38%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
38%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Milkfish
Chanos chanos
35%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Mangrove Jack, Giant Trevally, Barramundi, King Mackerel, Dogtooth Tuna and Milkfish.

Mangrove Jack fishing is usually best around Nov-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn 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 mangrove jack at night. 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

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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More waters nearby

Subic Bay Philippines · 1.3 km away Cawag River Philippines · 11.2 km away Silanguin Cove Philippines · 13.8 km away Nagsasa Cove Philippines · 16.0 km away Talisayin Cove Philippines · 18.9 km away Anawangin Cove Philippines · 21.7 km away Mapanuepe Lake Philippines · 23.1 km away Bagac Bay Philippines · 24.2 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Subic Bay?

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

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?

Mangrove Jack fishing is usually best around Nov-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Subic Bay right now?

Right now Mangrove Jack is the most likely catch, at about 27%.