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Vịnh Cam Ranh

Sea, from shore  Vietnam · 06:21 - 19:11

Vịnh Cam Ranh 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 57% The bite right now
Top bet: Giant Trevally Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
73%
33°
Sun
72%
32°
Mon
74%
32°
Tue
78%
31°
Best day
Wed
78%
31°
Thu
78%
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
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
32°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1008 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
17.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:36–07:36 Day 07:36–17:56 Dusk 17:56–19:56

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:01–23:01 Major period 09:01–11:01 Minor period 15:34–17:04 Minor period 02:58–04:28

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
32°
10:00
33°
11:00
33°
12:00
34°
13:00
34°
14:00
34°
15:00
34°
16:00
34°
17:00
33°
18:00
32°
19:00
31°
20:00
31°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
57%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
52%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
46%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
36%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
31%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Vịnh Cam Ranh 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)

About this water

Cam Ranh Bay is a deep-water bay in Vietnam in Khánh Hòa Province. It is located at an inlet of the South China Sea situated on the southeastern coast of Vietnam, between Phan Rang and Nha Trang, approximately 290 kilometers northeast of Ho Chi Minh City.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Vịnh Cam Ranh?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Vịnh Cam Ranh?

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 Vịnh Cam Ranh?

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

What is biting at Vịnh Cam Ranh right now?

Right now Giant Trevally is the most likely catch, at about 32%.