Vịnh Hạ Long
Vịnh Hạ Long on the coast in Vietnam. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (5 species)
About the fishing here
Vịnh Hạ Long is a coastal fishing spot in Vietnam. The fishing here is from the shore.
Popular catches here include Sailfish, Giant Trevally, King Mackerel, Barramundi and Mangrove Jack.
Sailfish 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
Fishing permit
You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:
About this water
Hạ Long Bay or Halong Bay is a bay located in Northeastern Vietnam, administered by Quảng Ninh province. The name Hạ Long means "descending dragon". It features thousands of limestone karsts and islets in various shapes and sizes, for which it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular travel destination. The bay is also part of a larger area that includes Bai Tu Long Bay to the northeast and Cát Bà Island to the southwest, with these zones sharing similar geological, geographical, geomorphological, climate, and cultural characteristics.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Vịnh Hạ Long?
Popular catches here include Sailfish, Giant Trevally, King Mackerel, Barramundi and Mangrove Jack.
Do you need a fishing license at Vịnh Hạ Long?
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 Hạ Long?
Sailfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
What is biting at Vịnh Hạ Long right now?
Right now Sailfish is the most likely catch, at about 33%.