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北部湾 Vịnh Bắc Bộ

Sea, from shore  Vietnam · 06:12 - 19:31

北部湾 Vịnh Bắc Bộ on the coast in Vietnam. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Good 59% The bite right now
Top bet: Giant Trevally Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
78%
31°
Best day
Sun
78%
31°
Mon
73%
30°
Tue
78%
30°
Wed
78%
30°
Thu
67%
30°

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.)
28°C
Air temp
31°C
Wind
8 m/s
Pressure
1004 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
99.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:27–07:27 Day 07:27–18:16 Dusk 18:16–20:16

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:06–23:06 Major period 09:06–11:06 Minor period 15:54–17:24 Minor period 02:48–04:18

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
31°
10:00
31°
11:00
31°
12:00
31°
13:00
31°
14:00
31°
15:00
31°
16:00
31°
17:00
31°
18:00
31°
19:00
30°
20:00
30°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
59%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
57%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
50%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
43%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
36%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

北部湾 Vịnh Bắc Bộ is a coastal fishing spot in Vietnam. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Giant Trevally, Sailfish, King Mackerel, Barramundi and Mangrove Jack.

Giant Trevally 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 giant trevally 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)

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More waters nearby

Ha Long Bay Quang Ninh, Gulf of Tonkin · 170.1 km away Vịnh Hạ Long Vietnam · 174.8 km away Hồ Linh Đàm Vietnam · 263.0 km away Hồ Bảy Mẫu Vietnam · 265.4 km away Hồ Thiền Quang Vietnam · 265.8 km away Hồ Hoàn Kiếm Vietnam · 265.9 km away Thiên Quang tỉnh Vietnam · 267.3 km away Hồ Trúc Bạch Vietnam · 268.2 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at 北部湾 Vịnh Bắc Bộ?

Popular catches here include Giant Trevally, Sailfish, King Mackerel, Barramundi and Mangrove Jack.

Do you need a fishing license at 北部湾 Vịnh Bắc Bộ?

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 北部湾 Vịnh Bắc Bộ?

Giant Trevally fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at 北部湾 Vịnh Bắc Bộ right now?

Right now Giant Trevally is the most likely catch, at about 28%.