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Teluk Banten

Sea, from shore  Indonesia · 07:05 - 18:52

Teluk Banten on the coast in Indonesia. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

Good 46% The bite right now
Top bet: Mangrove Jack Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
76%
32°
Mon
76%
32°
Tue
76%
31°
Wed
76%
32°
Thu
77%
32°
Best day
Fri
75%
32°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1009 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
84.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:20–08:20 Dusk 17:37–19:37

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 93% lit
Major period 22:00–00:00 Major period 10:00–12:00 Minor period 15:59–17:29 Minor period 04:31–06:01

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

19:00
28°
20:00
28°
21:00
28°
22:00
28°
23:00
28°
00:00
27°
01:00
27°
02:00
26°
03:00
26°
04:00
25°
05:00
25°
06:00
25°

Likely catch now (11 species)

Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
46%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Spot-tail Bass
Lutjanus fuscescens
45%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
43%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
41%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
36%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Papuan Black Bass
Lutjanus goldiei
36%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Teluk Banten is a coastal fishing spot in Indonesia. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Mangrove Jack, Spot-tail Bass, Giant Trevally, Barramundi, Dogtooth Tuna and Papuan Black Bass.

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.

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:

About this water

Banten Bay, also known as Bantam Bay, is a bay in Banten province, near the northwest tip of Java, Indonesia. It is part of the Java Sea and has a total water surface of approximately 150 square kilometres and an average depth of 7 metres (23 ft). It includes marine ecosystems such as seagrass fields and coral reefs, and a major international bird sanctuary. The coastal zone, including the nearby cities of Serang and the port of Merak, is undergoing rapid industrialisation.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Teluk Banten?

Popular catches here include Mangrove Jack, Spot-tail Bass, Giant Trevally, Barramundi, Dogtooth Tuna, Papuan Black Bass, Yellowfin Tuna and Mahi-Mahi (Dorado).

Do you need a fishing license at Teluk Banten?

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 Teluk Banten?

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

What is biting at Teluk Banten right now?

Right now Mangrove Jack is the most likely catch, at about 16%.